What in your life do you worry about? What are your cares? There are many reasons to worry, and it all started in the garden of Eden. We have a friend, and His name is Jesus Christ! He wants us to lift up our cares to Him! Ultimately fretting reveals a lack of trust in God.

How can we know that a teacher is false? Are there certain characteristics or attributes that reveal their heart and motives? The Bible gives us answers to these questions so that we are not taken astray by those seeking our destruction.

As Peter warns of false teachers, he uses the example of Balaam from Numbers. The way of Balaam is to make a market of spiritual things. He sought to use spiritual things for earthly gain. Peter warns against this type of false teaching.

There are some things that we can not definitively say "This is the will of God." But in the area of raising children in the Word of God, we know that it is the Will of God to teach them the Word of God early, often, and continuously.

The Biblical view of the millennial reign of Christ, in light of contemporary anxieties and a perceived increase in global suffering. The promise of a future utopian society ruled by a faithful and righteous King, different from failed the attempts at earthly utopias throughout history.

We can know false teachers by their walk, their will, their pursuit of wealth, and their women. Rather than walking in the Spirit, they will be walking according to their flesh, and it shows in every area of their life.

Hope and lasting change do not originate from worldly sources like politics or economics, but from a steadfast faith in Christ. Justification by grace through faith, true righteousness comes not from good works or affiliations, but from a personal relationship with Jesus.

If we will overcome sin in our lives, we must cultivate humility in our lives. Pride will never please God.

It is not only God's desire, but it is God's plan for parents to teach their children the ways of God. This training does not just happen at family devotions, but it takes place throughout the day and wherever opportunity is given to bring glory to God.

Peter is giving us some examples of false teachers from the Old Testament. Why? So we can learn from them and be diligent in watching for false teachers in our day.