What would be said about you?

Step 3 of “Relate Appropriately” is based on Romans 16:17-18, which does not mention any specific names. Why? Can you name some false prophets today?

From reading the literal translations, it appears that Phoebe occupied an official position in the church at Cenchrea. If we list all the details about Phoebe given in Romans 16:1-2, we discover Paul had only good things to say about her. In Romans 16:17-18, however, he warns against those that use flattering words meant to deceive. Paul listed her first and commended her strongly. What is the difference in a strong commendation and “flattering words” designed to decieve?

Paul instructed the Romans to avoid false prophets. Read Acts 13:8-12 to see how Paul delt with one particular deceiver. If a minister in your church wrote a letter that mentioned you to another church, what would be said about you?