Conduct of False Preachers

2. “If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing.

3. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions 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.” (1 Timothy 6:3–5, NIV)

4. Conduct of False Preachers

5. Conduct of False Preachers They Teach False Doctrine

6. Conduct of False Preachers They Teach False Doctrine They Oppose Sound Doctrine

7. Conduct of False Preachers They Teach False Doctrine They Oppose Sound Doctrine “What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 1:13, NIV)

8. Conduct of False Preachers They Teach False Doctrine They Oppose Sound Doctrine “If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing. (1 Timothy 6:1, NIV)

9. Conduct of False Preachers They Teach False Doctrine They Oppose Sound Doctrine Important Truth: Only biblical teaching produces godly living.

10. “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?

11. Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.” (Matthew 7:15–20, NIV)

12. Characteristics of False Preachers

13. Characteristics of False Preachers 1. They are Proud

14. Characteristics of False Preachers 1. They are Proud “he is conceited and understands nothing…” (1 Timothy 6:4, NIV)

15. Characteristics of False Preachers 2. They Understand Nothing

16. Characteristics of False Preachers 3. They are Captivated by Controversies & Quarrels

17. Consequences of False Preachers

18. Consequences of False Preachers “…He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction…” (1 Timothy 6:4–5, NIV)

19. Consequences of False Preachers • Envy • Strife • Malicious Talk • Evil Suspicions • Constant Friction

20. The Cause of False Preachers

21. The Cause of False Preachers “…who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.” (1 Timothy 6:5, NIV)

22. The Cause of False Preachers 1. Financial Gain “…who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.” (1 Timothy 6:5, NIV)