Tuesday, March 12 ~ Look out that no one takes you captive by means of the philosophy and empty deception . . . of the world.​—Col. 2:8.

[GrumpysWife]

Tuesday, March 12

Look out that no one takes you captive by means of the philosophy and empty deception . . . of the world.—Col. 2:8.

 

The apostle Paul wrote his letter to Christians in Colossae evidently at the end of his first confinement in Rome, or about 60-61 C.E. He mentioned to them the importance of acquiring “spiritual comprehension.” (Col. 1:9) Paul further stated: “I am saying this so that no one may delude you with persuasive arguments. Look out that no one takes you captive by means of the philosophy and empty deception according to human tradition, according to the elementary things of the world and not according to Christ.” (Col. 2:4, 8) Paul went on to explain why some popular ideas were wrong and why worldly thinking may be appealing to imperfect people. For example, it may make a person feel wise and superior to others. The letter was aimed at helping the brothers to reject worldly thinking and wrong practices.—Col. 2:16, 17, 23. w17.11 20 ¶1

[Dustparticle]

Very good points here. We need to keep ourselves in check when it come to worldly education. We can end up thing we are better than others and that leads up to racism.