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Tag Archives: When to guard yourself from others

Alexander the Coppersmith

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

There are times when it’s necessary to specifically name a person as hostile in order to warn others to avoid unnecessary harm. This was true of the apostle Paul, who warned his friend, Timothy, about a man named Alexander. Continue reading →

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