Topical Encyclopedia In the New Testament, the issue of false doctrines and their proponents is addressed with significant concern. Teachers of false doctrines are often described as being driven by covetousness, a trait that underscores their deviation from the truth and their exploitation of believers for personal gain.The Apostle Peter provides a vivid description of such individuals in his second epistle. He warns the early church about false teachers who will arise among them, stating, "In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words" (2 Peter 2:3). This passage highlights the covetous nature of these teachers, emphasizing that their primary motivation is not the spiritual well-being of their followers but rather their own material or financial gain. Similarly, the Apostle Paul, in his letters to Timothy, cautions against those who teach false doctrines out of a desire for profit. In 1 Timothy 6:5, Paul describes individuals who are "deprived of the truth, who think that godliness is a means of gain" . Here, Paul identifies a direct link between false teaching and covetousness, suggesting that such individuals view their religious influence as a tool for personal enrichment rather than a sacred responsibility. Paul further elaborates on this theme in his letter to Titus, where he instructs Titus to rebuke those who are "teaching things they should not teach, for the sake of dishonest gain" (Titus 1:11). This reinforces the notion that the propagation of false doctrines is often rooted in a desire for financial or material advantage, rather than a commitment to the truth of the Gospel. The covetous nature of false teachers is not only a New Testament concern but is also foreshadowed in the Old Testament. The prophet Micah condemns the leaders and prophets of Israel who "teach for a price" and "prophesy for money" (Micah 3:11). This Old Testament context provides a historical backdrop for understanding the persistent issue of covetousness among those who distort religious teachings for personal benefit. In summary, the Bible consistently portrays teachers of false doctrines as being motivated by covetousness. This trait is a key indicator of their departure from genuine faith and their exploitation of religious authority for selfish purposes. The warnings against such individuals serve as a call for discernment and vigilance within the Christian community, urging believers to remain steadfast in the truth and wary of those who would lead them astray for personal gain. Torrey's Topical Textbook Titus 1:11Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. Torrey's Topical Textbook 2 Peter 2:3 Library Letter cxxxiii. To Ctesiphon. Scriptural Predictions of an Apostasy. Period ii. The Church from the Permanent Division of the Empire ... 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