Paul warned the Colossian Christians regarding the temptations of worldly philosophy. Greek philosophy was no doubt in view; it has posed the same problem ever since. What does Athens have to do with Jerusalem?
Philosophy and Vain Deceit | Toward a Biblical Worldview | Sermon Outline
Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ (Colossians 2:8).