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It seems to place them on a special pedestal and are to be seen as holy. It may produce a sense of pride in being the holy ones. The true gospel points that we are all sinners and God loves us all despite our shortcoming.

To prepare him and his people to be vigilant of false teachings and to stay strong with the true ONE. Knowing this strengthened them not to go off to wrong paths. The church should remain united even in times of trials and tribulations.