We must be diligent as believers and totally aware of the fact that there are false prophets (preachers, pastors, evangelists) all around us deceiving many.  There is nothing worse than a half truth or insinuation as to what the Bible is saying.  Day after day I hear speculation and opinion rather than "Thus saith the Lord."

Just a few days ago I overheard a gentleman telling another person what the Bible says about a certain issue.  He was totally and entirely wrong. The Bible says nothing about what he said.  I'm not sure what his motivation was, but it sure made me aware again of the words of caution found in the Word of God.

As believers we have available to us at all times "a spirit of discernment."
If we lack wisdom or insight, we are to ask and the Spirit of God will prompt us as to what is right and what is error.  Remember, we are being led.  We are watched over and we are protected.

God takes no pleasure whatsoever in one being deceived or deceiving himself.  He is saddened and disappointed when we fall for something that is not true, because we are followers of Jesus, Who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.  Keep your eyes on Him and tune your heart to hear His voice. Walk in the way He has chosen for you.  "You shall know the truth, and the truth will make you free."