You become difficult to deceive by false teachers not by hunting down every false prophet, but by growing so rooted in Scripture that error stands out on its own. David McIntyre and Phillip Rich lay out practical steps: study the Bible daily like the Bereans in Acts 17:10-12, build the virtues of 2 Peter 1:3-8 (faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, love), watch for the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23, pray for discernment as Solomon did in 1 Kings 3:9, limit social media, research a church before attending, and lean on mature believers for accountability. You become difficult to deceive by false teachers not by hunting down every false prophet, but by growing so rooted in Scripture that error stands out on its own. David McIntyre and Phillip Rich lay out practical steps: study the Bible daily like the Bereans in Acts 17:10-12, build the virtues of 2 Peter 1:3-8 (faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, love), watch for the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23, pray for discernment as Solomon did in 1 Kings 3:9, limit social media, research a church before attending, and lean on mature believers for accountability. 

In this episode of Bible, Bros & Brew, hosts David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba, close out their multi-week study on false teachers, false prophets, and false teaching. Instead of teaching listeners to play "fruit inspector," they reframe the goal: become a believer who is difficult to deceive. The conversation moves through Deuteronomy 13:1-6, the example of the Bereans in Acts 17:10-12, Jesus resisting temptation with Scripture in Luke 4:1-13, and the character-building list in Second Peter 1:3-8, before landing on practical habits — prayer, discernment, limiting social media, vetting a church online first, and staying in community with mature believers. 

Scripture Referenced 

• Deuteronomy 13:1-6 
• Acts 17:10-12 
• Luke 4:1-13 
• Second Peter 1:3-8 
• Matthew 7:15-20 
• Galatians 5:22-23 
• Philippians 4:6-7 
• First Kings 3:9 
• Hebrews 5:14 
• Psalm 138:2 

Mini FAQ 

  | Q: What does the Bible say about false teachers? 
A: Scripture consistently warns that false teachers pursue selfish gain and lead people away from God, even when they perform real signs — Deuteronomy 13:1-6 and Second Peter both address this directly. 
  | Q: How can I test what a pastor or teacher is saying? 
A: Follow the Berean model in Acts 17:11 — examine the Scriptures daily to see if what's being taught actually holds up in context. 
  | Q: What should I do if I discover a false teacher? 
A: Separate from willful, malicious deception, but distinguish it from innocent misunderstanding, and lean on prayer and mature believers to help discern the difference. 

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