“ 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)

1.They Teach False Doctrine

2.They Oppose Sound Doctrine

1.They Teach False Doctrine 2.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)

1.They Teach False Doctrine 2.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)

1.They Teach False Doctrine 2.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)

1. They are Proud

“ he is conceited and understands nothing… ” (1 Timothy 6:4, NIV)

2. They Understand Nothing

3. They are Captivated by Controversies & Quarrels

“ …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)

Envy Strife Malicious Talk Evil Suspicions Constant Friction

“ …who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. ” (1 Timothy 6:5, NIV)

“ …who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. ” (1 Timothy 6:5, NIV) 1. Financial Gain