THE PILGRIMS GUIDE TUESDAY MAY 13, 2025 BEWARE OF DOGS 2 A WORD FROM THE WORD: "Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation!" Philippians 3:2 NKJV. Yesterday, we looked at the sub-topic, 'Beware of Dogs', and we saw what dogs meant in the first century Palestine and who Paul the apostle was addressing. We also saw the importance of recognising the characteristics and motives of dogs, especially those whose stock-in-trade is to attack Christianity; to dismiss them and move on in our faith. In today's sub-topic 'Beware of evil workers.' We see Paul, the apostle once again warning us about a group of opponents who preach something other than the truth. The evil workers that Paul is referring to are actually a group of people who proclaimed to be 'good workers.' They profess that one must earn his way to heaven by the good works he does. As we grow as Christians, we must be careful not to fall into this trap. Good works should always be a fruit of your relationship with the LORD Jesus Christ, but they are not the basis of it. You are saved by God’s grace alone; when you place too much emphasis on your works, you rob the LORD Jesus Christ of His glory. PRAYER BULLETS: LORD Jesus, I'm in need of Your help to hold on to what is right, and never be seen or identified as a part of the evil workers. FURTHER READING: Matthew 7:15; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15; Galatians 1:6-9; 2 Peter 2:1-3. __________________________________________ ©️ Amaobi Nwachukwu 2025. If you're blessed by this, please, do share with others. #ThePilgrimsGuide.