He has the ability to understand biblical truths and the ability to relate them to people, to himself, and to others. He has knowledge plus love, because love is the medium through which truth is to be communicated. Problems of behavior as well as problems of doctrine may cause division in the church. When some believers insist on exercising their liberty without regard for the feelings and standards of fellow believers, the church is weakened and frequently divided. We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world and that there is no God but one.
Pagans claim there are many gods.
They are animists . They confuse creation with the creator. They believe that the universe is filled with gods who can control our destiny, and they also believe that there are impersonal powers that can shape our destiny. When a 35 year old man has spent his entire life living in a world where idols were perceived to be real, such a vision would not quickly disappear in the face of his new discovery about monotheism. One may be persuaded to reject an animistic view of the universe, but it is not easy to instantly change one's orientation to a mature and comprehensive vision of the monotheistic universe.