There is a rather thin line between faith and superstition when looked at superficially. Hence St Paul, in this "fragment" of his original first letter, cautions his recent converts to make no compromise with their previous idolatrous practices. We Christians who live in a predominantly non-Christian environment may be tempted to water down our faith by mingling it with visits to "bomohs", mediums, with the use of charms, auspicious days for joyous celebrations and so on. Such practices only serve to undermine our faith in Christ. Our faith is strengthened by rooting out any attachment to unchristian beliefs or practices. Fidelity to the teaching of the Church is the strongest foundation on which to build our lives. Our constant study should be on how to use profitably the sacraments of faith, liturgical prayer and celebrations, and self denial so as to produce good fruit in abundance.