Why do you quote Paul when you say Paul was not inspired by God and his writings are not Scripture?
Paul was not inspired by the same spirit.
I made my position very clear.
I have explained already that the bible must contain the balance of including the evil for the purpose of allowing the reader to see a clear distinction between the two modes of inspiration. Paul' works have helped me understand how the evil mind works and helped me identify parts of Christ' ministry that had to include the concepts of warning, caution over adversaries and the like.
Much in the same way the Law shows what is sin, Paul gives his account to be clear in showing where lawlessness would take us by preaching grace.
Paul has played his part in the Biblical narratives much in the same way as God allowed Edom to become ripe for destruction as he said they would.
The diligent reader of the bible is not also being spotlighted by the false churches whose only dictate is to gain authority on biblical learning (imposing limitations) using earthly concepts like "paid membership" as a way of drawing from Christ.
It is helpful to know but not to follow and to see how Paulinist thought should manifest itself in the present time.
Today we have "churches" that supersede the authority given in the bible, that would show exactly the growth (yeast) of this particular Pharisees adherence (the growth of grace tempered with lawlessness).
Everything I have ever learned from the bible has come via the instructions given contained within its cover, starting at the first page onwards, so naturally I should expect to find myself prepared for adversaries or naysayers heavily involved and having faith in the concepts given by commercial enterprises, like denomination churchianity.
These authorities while claiming from Christ demand earthly treasure and seek earthly permission to do the work God has already commanded. So none of Pauls churches are built on rock.
Jesus gave me the knowledge to understand the differences between the two opposing churches and temples he spoke about.
Let the Holy Spirit and sincere prayer and obedience to God guide me away from where the Church would expect payment for upfront.
No thanks.
I have friends and family heavily involved in Methodism and CofE (accounting and finance) so I thank God I have eyes to see and ears to listen to both sides of this spiritual war.
But I make my distinction known and already expect to be hated for my beliefs, many are unfairly yoked upon me by people who do not know me but are quick to judge. Par of the course.