Paul’s Threefold Plan for Dealing with Baptist Pests

I. Identify the Church Pests

A. Church pests always reveal themselves.

Philippians 1:15a (NKJV): “Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife…”

John Trapp observed:

“The devil loves to fish in troubled waters. He loves to exploit and magnify conflict among believers.”

B. Church pests display sinful traits.

1. They are envious.

Philippians 1:15a (NKJV): “Some indeed preach Christ even from envy…”

2. They are argumentative. ...