5 FALSE TEACHINGS AND CHURCHES YOU SHOULD AVOID

1.The Prosperity Gospel

Claiming every Christian should be *Wealthy and Healthy* contradicts God’s Scripture.

The Prosperity Gospel also known as the Health and Wealth Gospel teaches that God’s primary desire for believers is Financial Prosperity, good physical health and material success.

It often suggests that you will be Wealthy and free from suffering if you have enough faith.

This teaching distorts the biblical message of faith and misrepresents God’s intentions. It can lead to *Materialism, Disappointment and a Shallow understanding of faith.*

While God promises peace, trials are inevitable. John 16:33

*BEWARE OF THOSE WHO BLAME A LACK OF FAITH FOR HARDSHIPS*

The Bible DOES NOT GUARANTEE MATERIAL WEALTH But *Contentment* in the face of trials and suffering.

… Reading the whole of Philippians chapter 4 shows Contentment. Especially *Philippians 4:13*

God’s grace is sufficient. 2nd Corinthians 12:9

2. Legalism.

Accepting Jesus is the Only Way to Heaven. Some people impose extra rules for Salvation like speaking in tongues etc. *IT IS OK TO PRAY IN A LANGUAGE YOU UNDERSTAND.*

Salvation is by Grace through Faith alone and not by works. Ephesians 2:8-10 and Romans 10:9.

3. UNIVERSALISM

Universalism is the belief that ultimately everyone will be saved and reconciled with God regardless of their faith and actions in this life. It suggests there is no eternal punishment.

Universalism contradicts the teachings and need for faith in Jesus for Salvation and The concept of *Judgement and Accountability.*

It undermines the significance of personal belief and Repentance.

4. Hyper Grace and Love

Teaching only God’s love
Without acknowledging his Holiness can lead to complacency and sin. While we’re saved by grace through faith, Jesus transforms lives and leads to righteousness. Romans 6:1-2.

5. DENIAL OF THE TRINITY.

Some reject the trinity which teaches that God exists as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

*EACH IS FULLY GOD, YET ONE IN ESSENCE*

Denying the trinity goes against centuries of Christian consensus and the clear teachings of the Bible.

The trinity is foundational in Christianity and essential to understanding the nature of God.

Stay grounded in the Scriptures and beware of teachings that stray from God’s word.

Actual change comes from embracing the balanced truth of the Gospel.