Revelation 2:12 “To the angel of Messiah’s community in Pergamum write: “Thus says the One who has the sharp two-edged sword:”

There are people in this world who like to influence others to do evil things.  Many allow bad influencers in their life because they have low self-esteem, they are deceived, they feel lonely, they desire fame, power, and money, and many times because they like doing evil things. Balaam was one of those bad influencers.  Instead of desiring good for others, he wanted evil for people.  He influenced the children of Israel to fall into idol worship and sexual immorality. He practiced divination for money.  He loved gain from doing wrong.

Baalam was a pretender, a liar, a manipulator, a fortune teller, and a corruptor. He loved unrighteous living and his desire was money and immorality.

Romans 12:21 “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

How?

Stay away from bad company because it ruins good morals.

Fearing Elohim is hating evil. In other words, do good; pursue and seek peace.

Repent and

James 1:21-22 “Put away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.”

What happens with continued rebellion against God?

Revelation 2:16 “I will come to you soon and make war against them with the sword of My mouth.”

What happens with continued obedience?

Revelation 2:17 “ To the one who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone—and written on the stone a new name that no one knows except the one who receives it.”

Make a decision.