"But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed. (Gal. 1:8-9)

Fake gems have been around for thousands of years, but as the technology for making them has advanced, counterfeits are now harder to detect with the naked eye. The color and appearance of simulated gems may be similar to that of natural gems, but very different physically and chemically. "Cubic Zirconia" is a well-known diamond simulation.

Before paying big money for jewels, experts advise buyers to verify a stone's value with gem-testing labs, such as Gemological Institute of America. Buyers must be very careful to ensure they are getting the genuine article.

Likewise, let us be careful not to accept a counterfeit gospel. When one accepts a simulated gospel, the curse of God rests upon him.