False Apostles – False Doctrines
False Apostles – False Doctrines
False apostles and false doctrines have been prevalent throughout the history of the church. Satan has been confusing and perverting the Word of God since the Garden of Eden. False prophets still infiltrate unsuspecting churches and have even led whole denominations into heresy and apostasy. Scripture gives us a clear warning concerning this. First John 4:1 says, “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.”
False teachers, the servants of Satan, try to appear as “servants of righteousness,” but they will be known by their fruits (Matthew 7:16). They can arise anywhere the Word of God is not recognized as the final and supreme authority. From organized churches to home bible studies, we must always be on guard against “new teachings” or “revelations” that are not subject to the “whole counsel of God.” A charlatan can be recognized by showing signs of pride, greed, and rebellion, and will often promote or engage in sexual immorality.
Acts 2:42 says, “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Such devotion will protect us and ensure that we are on the path Jesus set for us.