1) Ignorance: This is by far the main reason why there are so many people who adhere to false teachings and flock to see those who propagate them – they really don’t know the Bible for themselves. So, rather than spending time getting intimately acquainted with God’s Word, they lay all the responsibility on whichever false teacher they follow to teach them the Word and to be the mouth piece of God unto them.
2) They have itching ears (2 Timothy 4:3): Persons who have itching ears will only want to hear teachings that satisfy their lust. They only want to hear about how much God is going to bless them and open doors for them. They don’t want to hear a humbling message such as on the subject of repentance preached to them.
3) They have no love for the truth: The truth is never always comforting as it has a way of deflating egos and will bring correction. So, most people who like to remain in their comfort zone and do not want to be confronted about their sins simply turn their ears away from hearing the truth.
4) The elevation of man on a pedestal: It is always surprising to hear Christians say things like “Careful what you say about the man/woman of God” or “Touch not the Lord’s anointed”. All of this just goes to show the elevated level they have placed on a mere human so that in their eyes this person can do no wrong. This practice of elevating man higher than what God intended is nothing short of idolatry, as Jesus is the only Mediator between God and man; and He is the only One that is above reproach.
5) They are of the same mind as the false teacher they follow: The people who flock to hear false teaching and false teachers are of the same mind as them – they are often just as much lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God.
If people will only get back to having a love for the unadulterated Word of God and put Him first in their lives. Than the mouths of many false teachers would be stopped, and false teaching would not be so rampant in the church in these last days.
Great article that really explains why people follow false teachings. Jesus did say seek and you shall find and His Sheep know his voice.
Time to stop feeling sorry for brainwashed clones since they are not victims of scam artist, but willing participants.
Volunteers of abuse should not get sympathy. One Pastor even imagined shooting his flock over money and supported another Bishop after sexual abuse accusations. This same Mega Pastor who supported his buddy after sexual abuse allegations was recently arrested for choking his kid. His clones clapped and gave him a standing ovation the very next day.
I no longer feel sorry for deceived people they are participants in following after these kinds of preachers not unwilling victims.
Good write up. Hope our people will learn.