How to Spot False Teaching (Even When It Sounds Biblical)

If a pastor or author you trusted said something wildly unbiblical, you’d probably catch it. But what about false teaching that’s only a little bit off? A verse pulled slightly out of context, a saying you’ve heard your whole life, advice that’s almost right? Those are the ones that slip right past us, because they sound biblical. I grew up in church (my grandpa was a pastor, and we were there pretty much any time the doors were open), went to Bible college, and did Bible quizzing. So when my mother-in-law politely asked where a few things I believed were actually found in the Bible, my first thought was, bring it on. That’s not quite how it turned out. Chances are, you’re hearing about God from more voices than ever: sermon clips, pretty verse graphics, books, podcasts, and well-meaning friends and family. You don’t have to fact-check every word. You just need a radar that notices when something deserves a closer look. In this episode, we talk about: • Six signs a teaching might be a little off, from leaning on one verse to promising more than God actually promised • Why a single verse on its own can point you the wrong way (with two verses that seem to say opposite things) • Familiar sayings like "God won't give you more than you can handle" that sound like Scripture but aren't • How to tell what the Bible actually commands from what's just a cultural expectation • What to do when something doesn't sit right: pray, check God's Word, and ask good questions • The Sunday a sermon had me ready to walk out of church (and why I never sent that email) You don’t have to be a Bible scholar to notice when something sounds off. With a little practice, you’ll know when to dig into God’s Word for yourself, ask questions, or gently push back, and you can keep learning from the teachers you love with confidence. 📖 RESOURCE MENTIONED: Brittany Ann's book: "Fall in Love with God's Word" https://amzn.to/47sWmqp (affiliate) 🔗 STAY CONNECTED: Website: https://equippinggodlywomen.com Support the show