Sincere Christians examine themselves regularly to be sure that they are not influenced by that kind of thinking. ​ — 2 Corinthians 13: 5. Beware of an Independent Spirit What wrong spirit was manifested by Eve and by some in Paul’s day?
وَقَدْ دَعَاهُمْ بُولُسُ بِتَهَكُّمٍ فَائِقِي الرُّسُلِ .‏ —‏ ٢ كورنثوس ١١ :‏ ​ ٣ -‏ ٥ ؛‏ ١ تيموثاوس ٦ :‏ ​ ٣ -‏ ٥‏ .‏