KJV ORIGINAL
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But I have some serious issues with you, because you're letting people stick around who follow Balaam's playbook. This guy literally taught Balak how to trip up God's people — getting them to eat food sacrificed to fake gods and hook up in ways that dishonor God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the biggest threat to your faith isn't outside enemies — it's the compromises you allow inside your circle.
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