Titus 1:10-16 - Protecting What is Precious

False teaching poses a real danger to believers and churches, requiring careful discernment and protective action. Paul's letter to Titus identifies three key characteristics of false teachers: their words are dangerous and disruptive, their actions contradict their claims about knowing God, and their motives are driven by dishonest gain rather than faithful service. Common forms of false teaching today include prosperity doctrine that treats God like a vending machine, legalism that adds requirements beyond Scripture, and cotton candy doctrine that offers inspiration without substance. Believers must actively discern truth from error by carefully evaluating what they consume spiritually, testing everything against Scripture as the ultimate standard, and being willing to lovingly confront false teaching when necessary.