8 Bible Verses about False Doctrines
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That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, by which they lie in wait to deceive:
Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling-block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit lewdness. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines: for it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied in them.
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false Doctrines » Punishment on those who teach
And through covetousness they will with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.
But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will privately bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Therefore night shall be to you, that ye shall not have a vision; and it shall be dark to you, that ye shall not divine; and the sun shall go down over the prophets, and the day shall be dark over them. Then shall the seers be ashamed, and the diviners confounded: yes, they shall all cover their lips; for there is no answer of God.
false Doctrines » Should be avoided by » Saints
Beware lest any man make a prey of you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, by which they lie in wait to deceive:
false Doctrines » Should be avoided by » Ministers
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called;
Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith; so do.
false Doctrines » Should be avoided by » All men
For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that are in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not to the words of the prophets that prophesy to you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not from the mouth of the LORD.
false Doctrines » Teachers of, are described as » Covetous
And through covetousness they will with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.
Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of sordid gain.
false Doctrines » Unprofitable and vain
Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines: for it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied in them.
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
false Doctrines » Try, by scripture
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
false Doctrines » The wicked given up to believe
And for this cause God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
false Doctrines » Teachers of, are described as » Deceitful
For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
false Doctrines » Teachers of, are described as » UnGodly
Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
For certain men have crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
false Doctrines » Hateful to God
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling-block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit lewdness. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
false Doctrines » Teachers of, are described as » Proud and ignorant
If any man teacheth otherwise, and consenteth not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the doctrine which is according to godliness, He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, from which cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Pervert the gospel of Christ
I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ, to another gospel: Which is not another; but there are some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Should be avoided
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
false Doctrines » Curse on those who teach
But though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach any other gospel to you than that which we have preached to you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so I say now again, If any man preacheth any other gospel to you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
false Doctrines » The wicked love
For the time will come, when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts will they multiply to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they will turn away their ears from the truth, and will be turned to fables.
false Doctrines » Destructive to faith
Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
false Doctrines » Teachers of, are described as » Corrupt and reprobate
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Shall be exposed
But they shall proceed no further: for their folly will be manifest to all men, as theirs also was.
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Shall abound in the latter days
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons;
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Deceive many
For many will come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and will deceive many.
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Bring reproach on religion
And many will follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth will be evil spoken of.
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Not to be countenanced
If any one cometh to you, and bringeth not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither wish him happiness:
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Attract many
And many will follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth will be evil spoken of.
false Doctrines » Teachers of, are described as » Cruel
For I know this, that after my departure grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Speak perverse things
Also from your own selves will men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
Topics on False Doctrines
False Doctrines, Avoidance
1 Timothy 1:4Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith; so do.
False Doctrines, Christian Attitude Of
Romans 16:17-18Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
Teachers, Of False Doctrines
Romans 16:17-18Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.