Tuesday | False Teachers Identified | September 15

September 15: Tuesday — False Teachers Identified

Bible Focus

• 2 Corinthians 11:1–15
• Matthew 7:15–21
• Galatians 1:6–9

Summary

• Paul warned the Corinthians because false teachers were leading them away from Christ.
• Paul deeply loved the church and wanted the believers to remain faithful to Jesus.
• The false teachers preached a different Jesus and a different gospel.
• Their teaching was dangerous because it could appear Christian while leading people away from the truth.
• Satan can disguise himself as an angel of light, and his servants can appear to be servants of righteousness.
• Impressive words, outward appearances, and miracles are not enough to prove that a teaching comes from God.
• Scripture is our safeguard because every teaching and every claimed miracle must be tested by God’s Word.
• We must study and obey the Bible so that we can recognize error and remain faithful to Christ.
• When we face opposition, we should remain meek and humble while continuing to share God’s truth.

Question

• How can I protect myself from false teaching that looks like truth?

Answer

• I can protect myself by prayerfully studying and obeying Scripture and testing every teaching, claim, and miracle by God’s Word.

Reflection

• Am I studying God’s Word deeply enough to recognize error when it appears to be true?

Takeaway

• Study God’s Word carefully, test everything by Scripture, and remain faithful to Christ even when error looks convincing.