Ask a Pastor Column

Q: Why does God let anyone teach wrong things in His name, sincerely or insincerely?

A: One of the things I find most intriguing about the God of the Bible is the extent of the grace He offers to us humans. Human beings are given extraordinary leeway in a variety of areas (including what we teach and tell each other), and God often withholds deserved punishment far longer than any of us would expect. Let’s start with some broader principles. Think about God’s overall character and intentions, then I think we can understand His approach to false teaching more clearly.

It’s clear in the Bible th...