Published on December 5, 2023, 12:38 am

In the realm of trusted news from a Christian worldview, it is vital to caution against the potent danger of false teachings that contradict and distort the inexhaustible truth of God’s Word. Scripture does not mince words when expressing condemnation for false teaching and prophecy. The severity with which God views those who mislead His children is a theme echoed throughout both Old and New Testaments, leading us to witness the grim ends met by such individuals (2 Peter 2:1).

Take for instance, notable accounts in Scriptures like Elijah’s triumph over Baal’s prophets in 1 Kings 18 or divine judgments upon Ananias and Sapphira recorded in Acts 5:1-11. Furthermore, Matthew 7:15-23 surfaces dire warnings from Jesus Himself about deceptive prophets. Central to these Biblical narratives is not only the wrongful act of disseminating incorrect doctrines but also the profound rebellion against God’s sovereignty and intentional perversion of His truth.

In recent years, we have witnessed sobering realizations of these scripture truths play out with five well-known church figures who strayed dangerously from orthodox Christian doctrine.

Sarah Young, author of “Jesus Calling”, died at age 77 on August 31, 2021, after battling Lyme disease and cancer. Her claims of receiving direct messages from Christ conflicted with Scriptural supremacy and sufficiency as seen in Revelation 22:18-19 warning against adding to God’s Word.

On June 7, 2023, Dr. C. Welton Gaddy passed away at age 81 due to health-related issues. His advocacy for religious pluralism unapologetically contradicted Scriptural teachings around Christ as the sole avenue towards salvation (John14:6).

Former Christian Broadcasting Network founder Pat Robertson died on June8th, 2023 at age ninety-three after making numerous unsuccessful predictions throughout his career (Matthew7:15-20).

Beni Johnson, prominent figure in Bethel Church, California, succumbed to cancer on July 13, 2022. Her teachings on “faith healing” dangerously intertwined faith and physical healing, distorting authentic biblical principles.

Progressive Christian figure Rachel Held Evans died on May 4, 2019. Her stance diverged greatly from traditional Christian beliefs and appeared to contradict God’s revealed character.

All these lives serve not just as a grave real news narrative of personal tragedy but also as a vivid sketch of the dire consequences of straying from the truth enshrined in Scriptures. The clear message that their lives broadcast today points toward the stern need for unwavering commitment to Scriptural truth while wholeheartedly avoiding deadly traps of heresy and false doctrines.

In a global setting where our Christian worldview is under constant assault by omnipresent entities trying to muzzle us, it becomes increasingly paramount for us to remain vigilant and informed against such attacks. Yet we remain committed to defend our faith anchored in unwavering truth for as long as required!