2 Peter 2:2-3 False Teachers

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. Have you thought about false teachers?

2 Peter 2:2-3 "Many will follow their evil teaching and shameful immorality. And because of these teachers, the way of truth will be slandered. In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction will not be delayed."

Peter gives three warning signs for identifying false teachers:
(1) Immorality. do their lives contain or condone immoral practices? Does the group listening to the false teachers have a lot of immoral sexual relationships?
(2) Greed. Teachers have a right to financial support, but is money the teacher's or group's prime motivation? Before you send money to any cause, evaluate it carefully. Is the teacher or preacher clearly serving God or merely promoting his/her own interests? Will the person or organization use the money to promote valid ministry, or will it merely finance further promotions or extravagant lifestyles?
(3) Lying. Is the leader offended when you ask for the scriptural backing behind his/her statements? Does he/she fudge on the facts when asked for evidence?
Believers today would do well to listen and follow Peter's warnings against false teachers; the danger is great. Eternity where?
People in the church, people in the pulpit are distorting the word of God today! Be careful. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny