False Prophets, Teachers, and Ministers

These days, there is the abundance of false prophets, teachers, and ministers. The Word warns us, saying: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits.” False ministers are deceitful workers, transforming themselves into ministries of Christ; and their end will be according to their works. False ministers secretly bring in destructive heresies, and bring on themselves swift destruction. They depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron.