HILLTOP BAPTIST CHURCH
 "  Standing on the promise of God's Word "

 Our Church Team

 Charlotte Miller                       Secretary
 Myrna McKinney                    Treasure
 Charlotte Miller                       Mission Leader
 Gerald Peterson                    Web Host - Lawn Care
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 Kelly Bentle                           Nursery
 Wendey Plamer                     Youth
 Cindy Magee                          Youth
 Mary Weaver                         Nurseing Home Leader
                 
 Francis Gulihur                       Youth
 Liz Fabian                              Music Director
 Frances West                        Pianist        
 
 
         Sunday School Teachers 
 Nursery....................................Kelly Bentle
 Pre-K and Kindergarten...........Francis Gulihur       Room 6
 First & second Grade...............        Room 5
 Third, Forth & Fifth Grade........Brenda McMichael  Room 23
 Sixth, seven & Eight Grade......
 Youth 9-12 Grade......................@Wendy Palmer     Room 22
 Young Adult Class.............Steve & Wendy Palmer  Room 7
 Ladies Lydia  Class.....FrancesWest    Fellowship Hall 
 Adult Men..........Troy Durrett                  Room 4

               Wednesday Children and Youth
 
 Kindergarten thru 3rd.............Cindy Magee & Francis Gulihur
 6-8 Grade class......................                                                          4-5 Grade Class ....................Wendy Palmer
 Youth Class............................ 

Spotting False Teachers 
2 Peter 2:1-3

People have an expectation that those who talk about God must also be serv-ing Him and His people's best interests. I wish that were always true. However, the many warnings about deceivers entering the church are as relevant today as when the New Testament writers penned them.

In case you think I am overstating the problem, let me point you to the words of Jesus: "See to it that no one misleads you" (Matt. 24:4). He warned that many would falsely claim God had sent them. Christ was not talking only about events in the decades of the early church. His caution was directed at the generations to come—particularly those living during the present earth's last days.

The apostle Peter gives a helpful test with which to evaluate teachers and preachers of God's Word: 

1. A deceiver attempts to manipulate and exploit his hearers. He uses half-truths, exciting promises, and flowery language to draw in followers. In particular, we're to be on guard against the erroneous doctrine that denies the truth of the entire Bible. 
2. Many false teachers will have a problem with sensuality. 
3. Most will also be greedy and materialistic. If we observe these habits in the life of a leader, we must reject his or her teaching.

How can you see past a false teacher's camouflage, cunning, and/or charisma? Filling your mind with Scripture will enable you to compare what someone says and does with biblical truth. Follow the Psalmist's example: treasure God's Word in your heart so that you will not sin against Him (Ps. 119:11).

         
 

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