“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.

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)

Conduct of False Preachers

Conduct of False Preachers1. They Teach False Doctrine

Conduct of False Preachers1. They Teach False Doctrine2. They Oppose Sound Doctrine

Conduct of False Preachers1. They Teach False Doctrine2. 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)

Conduct of False Preachers1. They Teach False Doctrine2. 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)

Conduct of False Preachers1. They Teach False Doctrine2. They Oppose Sound Doctrine

Important Truth:Only biblical teaching produces godly living.

“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?

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)

Characteristics of False Preachers

Characteristics of False Preachers

1. They are Proud

Characteristics of False Preachers

1. They are Proud

“he is conceited and understands nothing…”

(1 Timothy 6:4, NIV)

Characteristics of False Preachers

2. They Understand Nothing

Characteristics of False Preachers

3. They are Captivated by Controversies & Quarrels

Consequences of False Preachers

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)

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

The Cause of False Preachers

The Cause of False Preachers

“…who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.”

(1 Timothy 6:5, NIV)

The Cause of False Preachers

“…who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.”

(1 Timothy 6:5, NIV)

1. Financial Gain