Watchout For WOLVES: Keys To Discerning Authentic Ministries & Evaluating Doctrinal Trends

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Psalm 139:23-24, NLT

Jesus was able to say in John 14:30:

I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me.

Other translations render Jesus’ statement as follows :

…he has no hold on Me. – NIV …he has nothing in common with Me. – TCNT …he has no claim on Me. – Beck

…there is nothing i n Me that belongs to him. – Amp …there is nothing in Me that resp onds to him . – Ukn But don’t worry— he has nothing on me, no claim on me. – Msg Leaders must know their own hearts. They must be willing to be honest with themselves and be willing to analyze the reasons why they are in the ministry. They must be willing to be honest about the things that truly motivate them.

Some questions leaders can ask themselves to assist in this self-examination process include the following:

1. What are my heart attitudes?

2. What are my motivations?

3. Is there anything in me that Satan can use for his ends?

4. Why am I in the ministry?

Am I in leadership ministry…

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