They could either stick to the dependable guidance given by Jesus and his apostles, teachings that had already brought them immense benefits, or become prey to the ever - shifting theories of men, a course that had already brought pain and misery to millions. ​ — 1 Corinthians 1: 19 - 21; 3: 18 - 20.
Kristiešiem bija jāizvēlas, vai sekot uzticamajām Jēzus un apustuļu mācībām, kuru labvēlīgo ietekmi viņi jau bija izjutuši, vai arī mainīgajām cilvēku teorijām, kas bija sagādājušas sāpes un ciešanas miljoniem vēstures gaitā.