They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works — they are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work — the final indictment reverses the connection between knowledge and conduct: to know God (homologein eidein) while denying him in works (tois ergois arnountai) is radical moral incoherence. The erga (works) reveal the true heart; knowledge without corresponding righteousness is demonic profession. The string of vices (detestable, disobedient, unfit) marks their total disqualification from ministry.

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