Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
They've completely abandoned the right path and wandered off track, following in the footsteps of Balaam (Bosor's son) who was all about that dirty money.
Some people will sell out their values for a paycheck.
📚 Historical Context
In the Old Testament book of Numbers, Balaam was a prophet hired by the king of Moab to curse the Israelites as they journeyed toward the Promised Land, but God intervened and made him bless them instead. However, Balaam is often remembered for his greed, as he sought personal gain by attempting to manipulate his prophetic role for financial reward, which led to his downfall. In the New Testament letter of 2 Peter, the apostle uses Balaam as a cautionary example to warn early Christian communities about false teachers who abandon moral integrity for selfish motives.
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