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4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Exalts the flesh (humanism)

Divides the flesh from the spirit (carnality)

Exalts the primacy of man Defiles the worshipper Eliminates sanctification

Blocks holiness

10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Causes retreat from God

Fosters carnal indulgence; appeases carnal appetites

Turns to the world (secularism) Makes flesh (humanity) its strength

Leads to, or culminates in, immorality, immodesty, or hedonism

Is self-serving and indulgent

Makes provisions for the flesh instead of God Ignites strong cosmopolitan influences Exceeds the realms and boundaries of Scripture

Ignores the cross and salvation

Compromises God’s righteousness—misconstrues or otherwise diminishes or subjugates it

21. 22.

Causes wavering and double-mindedness

Diminishes or humanizes Christ’s deity (by ignoring or overriding)

23. 24. 25. 26.

Dismisses the Lord’s sovereignty

Conflicts with or counteracts scriptural truth Clashes with established and revealed prophecy

Grieves or quenches the Holy Spirit