"So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain; it takes away the life of its owners." Proverbs 1.19
The greedy of many have led them to an abyss. We see this even inside the churches. The wise has considered their salvation more important.
"So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain; it takes away the life of its owners." Proverbs 1.19
And so it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being.”[a] The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. I Corinthians 15.45The generation from the first Adam is earthly, fleshly, and rebellious. It is impossible to keep communion with the Spirit of God. But the Last Adam, the Lord Jesus, is Spiritual and Vivifying. That's why it's important to be born of the Holy Spirit, so one can have the same spiritual and vivifying nature as the Lord Jesus'.
"Be not far from Me, for trouble is near; for there is none to help." Psalms 22:11
"For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning."2 Peter 2:20
"...That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God."1 Peter 4:2
"Take heed to yourselves, lest your heart be deceived, and you turn aside and serve other gods and worship them..." Deuteronomy 11:16If we don't watch in order to protect our heart, we'll eventually be taken by this world's fascination, and with that, we'll grow cold in our faith, and eventually be distant from the Kindgom of God.
"Bow down Your ear to me, deliver me speedily; be my rock of refuge, a fortress of defense to save me." Psalm 31:2