1 Timothy 1:7
Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.
Lot of us have experienced this attitude by so called “elders/preachers”. New Testament has warned us again and again to be vigilant of false teachers/preachers and prophets. In Jesus times Pharisees and scribes tried to outscore Jesus by trying to instigate him and trying to trap in his words (e.g. Matthew 22:23-46, Mark 12:13). But every time they tried they failed miserable (e.g. Mark 12:17). Similarly, these days number of false teachers and preachers are on rise. They try to twist the verses from Bible and interpret them as they want to for their own materialistic benefit. Of course they will have to pay for their sins in hell but remember they are doing the damage while living. When we stop reading Bible and having interceding with God, we easily fall in the trap of these satan powered preachers.
God through Bible has warned us time and again to be circumspect of these false prophets because as Bible says “they come to us in sheep’s clothes but inwardly they are ravaging wolves” (Matthew 7:15). Whatever elders and preachers preach check it with Bible whether the message falls in the line of Biblical teaching or not. There is no harm in cross checking as you will get double sure that only Bible teachings are being taught to you and not satanic teachings.
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