There are many radio and TV teachers and preachers that are not so much going about doing the business of Jesus as he commanded, but are rather in the Jesus business, using the word for their own financial gain.
1Tim: 6: 3-5
3 If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our LORD Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions 5 and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. NIV
2 Peter 2:3
3 In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction is on the way. NLT
As believers we need to be able to discern incorrect teaching when we hear it. Sometimes we are given a gift of discernment when we are saved. I think though, in most cases, discernment is usually developed over time.
So, how do we develop our discernment?
By reading and studying the word daily. The more we become familiar with the word the less likely we are to be led astray by strange doctrine.
Please be alert, be aware, and test all teaching you hear against scripture so you won’t be trapped by false doctrine. You need to dust off the Bible and read it daily. It is your greatest asset, your best defense, and the best way to develop discernment. Read what GOD says in his word.
Until the next time, may the LORD bless us and keep us, in Jesus name I pray.
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