7.1). We have in this a classic illustration of the principle that whereas antagonistic outsiders more often than not serve to drive people together, those who “seem worthy of trust” yet “teach differently” (Pol. 3.1) represent the real threat to a group’s coherence.67 3.4. Ignatius’ Self-Effacement. Peremptory as Ignatius sometimes is, he nevertheless frequently effaces himself before the churches. Especially relevant here is a cluster of ideas that revolves around the bishop’s references to himself