20 Characteristics of false ministers:

1. They cause division and bondage among Christians (Act 13:6-12; 2Ti 4:14-15; 3Jo 1:10; Gal 2:4).
2. They cause offenses against truth (Rom 16:18).
3. They do not serve God (Rom 16:17-18).
4. They serve their own bellies (Rom 16:18; Phi 3:19).
5. They use slick tongues to deceive (Rom 16:18).
6. They are enemies of the cross (Phi 3:18).
7. They walk contrary to the Gospel (Phi 3:17).
8. They glory in their shame (Phi 3:19).
9. They mind earthly things (Phi 3:19).
10. They bring in heresies (2Ti 2:17-18; 2Pe 2:1).
11. They are insincere, dishonest, hypocritical, and phony (Mat 7:15).
12. They exalt themselves (2Jo 1:9-10).
13. They are boastful (2Ti 3:2).
14. They associate with other false ministers (Mat 15:14).
15. They give their gifts and finances to be seen by others (Mat 6:2).
16. They overemphasize certain doctrines and experiences (2Pe 2:1-2; 1Ti 4:1-2).
17. They reject distort, add and subtract from what the Bible says (2Ti 4:3-4; 2Ti 3:7-8; 1Ti 6:20-21).
18. They promote false prophesies (Mat 24:24).
19. They are greedy for profit (Tit 1:10).
20. They are morally corrupt (2Ti 3:6).

Jesus said, Take heed that no man deceive you (Mat 24:4).

The Bible tells us to put faith in:

1. God (JOH 14:1; MAR 11:22)
2. Jesus Christ (JOH 14:1; GAL 3:26; JOH 12:36)
3. The Gospel (MAR 1:15)
4. Jesus’ miracles (JOH 10:37-38)
5. Name of Jesus (ACT 3:16)
6. Blood of Jesus (ROM 3:25)