But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption; And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you; Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: 2 Peter 2:12-14

When you turn on the TV or watch on YouTube, these prosperity preachers you wonder how can these people be so far off from what the Bible says? Do they not understand the true gospel? Or are they the most depraved of all people? The Apostle Peter describes the state of false teachers “They are like brute beasts or unreasoning animals, made to be taken and destroyed” Ouch , Peter is not holding back on his view of false teachers

I’ve heard many “Christians” actually defend false teachers, giving them the benefit of the doubt, that maybe they mean well. Look what the Apostle Peter has to say about them “They speak evil of things they don’t understand, and shall utterly perish or be destroyed in their own corruption” We should not take light to false teachers, because they are wolves looking to devour the sheep. Many of them know exactly what they are teaching is false, but they don’t care because of their total depravity

We need to understand the standard for teachers is very high, as the Apostle James said “Not many of you should be teachers, because those who teach shall receive a stricter judgment” (James 3:1) If someone is unsure about what they are teaching or preaching, then they should keep their mouths shut, because you will be held to a higher standard by God, this includes myself, as I would never teach something I don’t sincerely believe is in the Bible

“They shall receive the reward of unrighteousness” Sharing a false gospel may be profitable in todays fallen world, but it will have eternal consequences on their souls, never preach a false gospel. As the Apostle Paul said “ Anyone who preaches a different gospel, let them be accursed” (Galatians 1:8) If you are sharing a false gospel you are bring judgment upon yourself, as Jesus said “What does it profit to gain the whole world and lose your soul” (Mark 8:36) Many false teachers live in mansions, fly in private jets, have millions in the bank, however they have sold their soul to eternal Hell. 

Peter goes on to describe these people “Having eyes full of adultery, they can’t cease from sin, enticing unstable souls, they are experts in greed, and cursed children” One thing I find is most people who fall for these “teachers” are those not part of a local Church community, as Peter says they feast on unstable souls, the lost sheep who don’t have a Shepherd

These false teachers are not harmless, they are depraved wolves looking to devour the sheep (Matthew 7) As Jesus said “You only have One Teacher and that is Christ (Matthew 23:10) Follow the Good Shepherd and be saved! Amen!