homes will not inherit the kingdom of God.*° 2 Now, if those
Icnatius oF ANTIOCH vided the speaker practices what he teaches. Now, there is one Teacher who spoke and it was done.** But even what He did silently is worthy of the Father. 2 He who has made the words of Jesus really his own is able also to hear His silence.
Thus he will be perfect: he will act through his speech and be understood through his silence. 3 Nothing is hidden from the Lord; no, even our secrets reach Him. Let us, then, do all things in the conviction that He dwells in us. Thus we shall be His temples and He will be our God within us."
And this is the truth, and it will be made manifest before our eyes. Let us, then, love Him as He deserves.
16. Do not be deceived, my brethren. 'Those who ruin homes will not inherit the kingdom of God.*° 2 Now, if those who do this to gratify the flesh are liable to death, how much more a man who by evil doctrine ruins the faith in God, for which Jesus Christ was crucified! Such a filthy creature will go into the unquenchable fire, as will anyone that listens to him.
17. The Lord permitted myrrh to be poured on His head that He might breathe incorruption upon the Church. Do not let yourselves be anointed with the malodorous doctrine of the Prince of this world, for fear he may carry you off into captivity—away from the life that is in store for you.
2 Why do we not all become wise, having received knowledge of God, that is, Jesus Christ! Why do we perish in folly, failing to appreciate the gift which the Lord has sent us in truth!
18. I offer my life's breath for the sake of the Cross, which is a stumbling block to the unbelievers,** but to us is salvation and eternal life. What has become of the philosopher? What of the controversialist? ** What of the vaunting