The "doctrine" of Balaam
The doctrine of Balaam
Compare ( See Scofield) - (2 Peter 2:15);
( See Scofield) - (Jude 1:11)
was his teaching Balak to corrupt the people who could not be cursed. (Numbers 31:15); (Numbers 31:16); (Numbers 22:5); (Numbers 23:8) by tempting them to marry women of Moab, defile their separation, and abandon their pilgrim character. It is that union with the world and the church which is spiritual unchastity. (James 4:4). Pergamos had lost the pilgrim character and was "dwelling" (Revelation 2:13) "where Satan's throne is," in the world. (John 12:31); (John 14:30); (John 16:11).