Beware the Doctrine of Balaam

Given on Jul 18, 2020 by Rick Shabi Listen

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Multiple times God warns New Testament Christians to beware of those who follow "the doctrine of Balaam." What is the doctrine of Balaam? What can we learn, what should we learn to be sure we are not guilty of this sin?

Rick Shabi

President, United Church of God

Rick Shabi was ordained an elder in 2000, and relocated to northern Florida in 2004. He attended Ambassador College and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business, with a major in Accounting. After enjoying a rewarding career in corporate and local hospital finance and administration, he became a pastor in January 2011. Since then, he and his wife Deborah have served in the Orlando and Jacksonville, Florida, churches. Rick served as the Treasurer for the United Church of God from 2013–2022, and was named President in May 2022.