Recognizing this danger, the apostle Paul warned fellow Christians: “Look out: perhaps there may be someone who will carry you off as his prey through the philosophy and empty deception according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary things of the world and not according to Christ. ” ​ — Colossians 2: 8; see also 1 Timothy 6: 20.
Mõistes seda ohtu, hoiatas apostel Paulus kaaskristlasi: „Vaadake, et keegi teid ei võtaks saagiks mõtteteaduse [„ filosoofia ”, NW] ja tühja pettusega, mis vastavad inimeste pärimusele, maailma algjõududele ja mitte Kristusele. ” — Koloslastele 2: 8; vaata ka 1. Timoteosele 6: 20.