I believe New Testament writers considered Gnosticisim (knowledge) a dangerous trap for believers because, during that time and era many of the Christians or those who wanted to become Christians knew not whom to follow. As in the scripture (1 Jn 4: 1) “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world”. This scripture I believe is emblematical to …showed first 75 words of 471 total…

…showed last 75 words of 471 total…Co 1:11), secondly through fasting, (1 Co 7:5) “Do not deprive one another, unless it is with consent for a time, so that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer. And come together again so that Satan does not tempt you for your incontinence”. Thirdly, by believing and having faith, through faith all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Rom 5:1) “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.