Seven Characteristics of False Teachers by Thomas Brooks (1608 - 1680)
The 17th-century non-conformist pastor Thomas Brooks is perhaps best known by his classic book, Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices. The intent of the book was to edify believers with a Biblically-informed understanding about Satan and his temptations, and provide practical “remedies.' In Seven Characteristics Of False Teachers, Brooks outlines the evident characteristics that, since the initial warnings of Christ about “wolves in sheep’s clothing,” have remained consistent throughout church history.
The 17th-century non-conformist pastor Thomas Brooks is perhaps best known by his classic book, Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices. The intent of the book was to edify believers with a Biblically-informed understanding about Satan and his temptations, and provide practical “remedies.' In Seven Characteristics Of False Teachers, Brooks outlines the evident characteristics that, since the initial warnings of Christ about “wolves in sheep’s clothing,” have remained consistent throughout church history.
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ing the way <strong>of</strong> truth into disrepute. In their greed these<br />
teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up.<br />
Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and<br />
their destruction has not been sleeping." 2 Peter 2:1-3. They<br />
eye your goods more than your good; and mind more the<br />
serving <strong>of</strong> themselves, than the saving <strong>of</strong> your souls. So they<br />
may have your substance, they care not though Satan has<br />
your souls (Rev. 18:11-13). That they may the better pick your<br />
purse, they will hold forth such principles as are very<br />
indulgent to the flesh. <strong>False</strong> teachers are the great<br />
worshipers <strong>of</strong> the golden calf. "From the least to the greatest,<br />
all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all<br />
practice deceit." (Jer. 6:13).<br />
Crates threw his money into the sea, resolving to drown it,<br />
lest it should drown him. But false teachers care not who<br />
they drown—so they may have their money.<br />
Now, <strong>by</strong> these characters you may know them, and so shun<br />
them, and deliver your souls out <strong>of</strong> their dangerous snares<br />
SEVEN CHARACTERISTICS OF FALSE TEACHERS<br />
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