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What does the Bible say about false teachers and their characteristics?

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The Bible warns that false teachers are marked by ungodly lusts and great swelling words that flatter men for their advantage.

The Bible describes false teachers in passages like Jude 16, where they are identified as murmurers and complainers, acting according to their own ungodly lusts. Jude emphasizes that these individuals lack the Spirit and instead seem to operate out of sensuality, seeking admiration from others. This is a sign of their deep-seated depravity and self-interest, where they benefit by leading others astray from the truth of God’s Word. Their doctrines often flatter men while ultimately denying the power and glory of God. This characteristic behaviour remains a warning for believers to discern truth from falsehood within the church today.
Scripture References: Jude 16, Ephesians 4:22

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Great Swelling Words
Angus Fisher · Mar 15, 2026
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