Discerning False Prophets (in 30 seconds)

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Discerning False Teachers (in 30 seconds)

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Discerning False Shepherds (in 30 seconds)

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7 Identifications of Wicked Religion

Not all religions lead to God. It is rather obvious which ones do not. At the heart of "wicked religion" is the denigration, dismissal and destruction of people (e.g. "believers" who support abortion). At the heart of "wicked religion" is the foolish notion that a person can gain salvation of his own doing. The following points speak for themselves...

7 Identifications of Wicked Religion:

1. It appoints itself as God's representative while it is not. (Matthew 23:2)
2. It preaches righteousness while its lifestyle is wretchedness. (Matthew 23:3)
3. It lays heavy burdens on human beings, puts them in bondage, keeps them there and leads them to hell. (Matthew 23:4, 15)
4. It appeals to vanity / wicked men's desire to be noticed/exalted/worshiped. (Matthew 23:5-7)
5. It overrules the Bible as the final rule of faith and practice. (2 Timothy 4:3-4)
6. It takes its stand against the very people of God. (John 16:2; Zechariah 14:1-4)
7. It does not exalt the Lord Jesus Christ and His Person alone. (1 Corinthians 1:23-24)