Romans 16: 17 - 18
I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. 18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
Ephesians 4: 11 - 14
And Christ gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, 14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.
1 Timothy 1: 3 - 4
As I (Paul) urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, 4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith.
1 Timothy 1: 8 - 11
Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, 9 understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, 10 the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers,1 liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, 11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I (Paul) have been entrusted.
1 Timothy 4: 8 - 11
If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
1 Timothy 6: 2-5
Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these things. 3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, 4 he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, 5 and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.
Titus 1: 7 - 9
For an overseer (which is an Elder or Pastor), as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, 8 but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. 9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy Word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.
Titus 2: 1
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.
Titus 2: 7-10
Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, 8 and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. 9 Bondservants (or 1st century slaves) are to be submissive to their own masters in everything; they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, 10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.
Hebrews 6: 1 - 2
Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
A genuine Pastor is grounded in sound Biblical doctrine, if your teacher/leader is not its because he/she is not a Pastor.
If your teacher/leader preaches self-help, pop psychology, self-esteem tips on living a better life now or just being a good moral person- its because they don't care where you spend Eternity. They just care if you keep up with your tithing and slave labor (volunteer work they don't have to pay for).
It would be better if you repented of your False Religion and go find a REAL Church that proclaims your sinfulness and Christ's Good Works done for your Salvation. Look for a Church that knows the 5 Solas of the Reformation: Sola Scriptura, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, Solo Christo, Soli Deo Gloria - Scripture alone is the Authority on Christian Life, the Gospel and everything God wanted to reveal to Mankind, Salvation is by God's Grace alone through Faith alone on account of Christ Work alone and to God alone be the Glory of Salvation - He will not share it with another not a free-will Pelagian, not a free-will Semi-Pelagian, not a free-will Arminian and definitely not you!
Be a Berean! If what your "pastor" teaches doesn't accord with Scripture call him/her to repentance; if he/she wont then leave.
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