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  I WILL NOT TEACH YOU PROFOUND DOCTRINES
  by Ignatius of Antioch
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Summary: Ignatius emphasizes the importance of spiritual maturity and
the need for foundational teachings over profound doctrines for new
believers.

Topics: "Spiritual Humility", "Discipleship Growth"
Scripture References: Psalm 145:3, Isaiah 6:2, 1 Corinthians 3:1, Ephesians 1:21, Colossians 1:16

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Ignatius of Antioch humbly acknowledges his limitations in understanding
and communicating deep spiritual truths to the Corinthians, fearing that
sharing mysteries beyond their capacity may harm them. Despite his
knowledge of heavenly things and spiritual realms, he recognizes his
imperfections and the need for continual growth to avoid falling short
of God, expressing a desire to progress in his discipleship journey akin
to Paul and Peter.

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CONTENT
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For might not I write to you things more full of mystery? But I fear to
do so, lest I should inflict injury on you who are but babes [in
Christ].

Pardon me in this respect, lest, as not being able to receive their
weighty import, ye should be strangled by them.

For even I, though I am bound [for Christ], and am able to understand
heavenly things, the angelic orders, and the different sorts of angels
and hosts, the distinctions between powers and dominions, and the
diversities between thrones and authorities, the mightiness of the
Aeons, and the pre-eminence of the cherubim and seraphim, the sublimity
of the spirit, the kingdom of the Lord, and above all, the incomparable
majesty of Almighty God-though I am acquainted with these things, yet am
I not therefore by any means perfect; nor am I such a disciple as Paul
or Peter. For many things are yet wanting to me, that I may not fall
short of God.

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