What does the Bible say about cunningly devised fables?

Cunningly devised fables are deceptive teachings that seem right to man but ultimately lead to death, as Proverbs 14:12 indicates: 'There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.' Paul teaches that false apostles, who appear as ministers of righteousness, can distort the truth of the Gospel (2 Corinthians 11:13-15). This deception leads believers astray from the foundation of Christ and His redemptive work, emphasizing the need to discern sound doctrine in a community of faith.