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Jesus’ Strong Words Against False Religious Leaders

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JEFF TURNER

In Matthew 23, Jesus spoke with sharp and direct language to the religious leaders of Israel, calling them hypocrites, snakes, and even “sons of hell.” His words were not meant to be courteous or soft. Instead, they were a deliberate and forceful warning. He condemned them for leading others into spiritual ruin, saying they made their followers even more bound for judgment.

Jesus also compared them to unclean graves, appearing respectable on the outside but full of corruption inside. He did this not out of cruelty, but because the seriousness of their deception demanded a strong response. The goal was both to confront the leaders themselves and to protect the people from their influence.

After addressing the leaders, Jesus told the crowd to stay away from such men, warning that they would lead people to condemnation. Exposing false teaching and cautioning others is part of the work of Christ, and it remains a duty for all believers today. When eternal souls are in danger, polite silence is not love; clear and firm truth is.

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.

Romans 16:17

Protecting the Home from False Teaching

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JEFF TURNER

In 2 John 10, believers are told not to welcome into their homes anyone who does not bring the true teaching about Christ. In the first century, travelling teachers relied on the hospitality of others while spreading their message. This was common, and Jesus Himself sent out His disciples in a similar way, instructing them to stay with those who welcomed their message.

However, the Apostle John warns that if a teacher arrives with a distorted view of Christ, believers should not provide them with lodging or support. This does not mean Christians should avoid sharing the gospel with people from other religions or groups. Rather, it means they should not give these individuals a base from which to promote false ideas. Offering hospitality in such a situation could indirectly help spread teachings that oppose the truth about Jesus.

Psalm 1 warns against joining in with those who mock God, and this principle also applies here. Protecting the home from false influence is a safeguard for the faith community.

But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed!

Galatians 1:8