False Teacher

“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.” 2 Peter 2:1-3

It has been said that those who are deceived are the hardest to convince of that matter.

Today we seem to be inundated with “new” ideas, “new” truths, “new” revelations. Often these go against traditional church teachings - against sound biblical doctrine.

We are warned in Scripture that false prophets and teachers will proliferate in these days. Have you detected any?

It is hard sometimes to know exactly what is wrong with a certain presentation of Bible teaching or inspirational thought. It all sounds so good. The speaker seems to be a respectable person and presents himself well. “Maybe he does have something new to say. Who knows? It might be helpful. After all, the Bible isn’t the only source for knowledge and higher thought.”

Those questions reflect unbelief and a noticeable lack of understanding. Don’t be deceived by appearances. Is the teaching you are hearing consistent with the sound biblical truth? Does it reflect the true nature and character of God?

How can you keep from being deceived? Test, test, test. Anything of God will stand up under close examination.