MB,

That's because we tend to heap to ourselves teachers having itching ears. While it's OK to reject the "personalities" of
those we don't appreciate, just remember God could use
a rock or even an ass to speak his truth.

Ever wonder why the Spirit tells so many versions of "truth"
to so many different people? You know teachers, as well as the other four of the five-fold ministry were given to lead
the church (real church - believers) into a "unity of faith". or
ONE DOCTRINE! If we have put on the mind of Christ, why is it we believe so many different things?

How do we tell a real teacher from a puffed up false teacher?
How about angels of light? Do we really believe that ignorant
men, regardless of their good intent, know they are both
blind and naked? And have fallen into a ditch.

While I really try to avoid judging men....I sure am a "fruit"
inspector! I judge thusly:

The Apostle Paul validated his ministry this way:

Whereof I was made a minister by the grace of God
and the effectual working of His power. This and the admonition of Peter not to do Gods work for filthy lucre
causes me to come to the following conclusion:


A minister MUST be enjoying the grace of God

He must be able to effectually use God's power.
(Moses struggled with this)(So did Samson)

He must freely give what God has given and not for filthy
lucres sake. If he takes money, he has not waited on his
own instructions and does not understand the scriptures.

For me, and my household, anyone who does not meet the
above qualifications is just another tinkling sound of brass
caused by every wind of doctrine.

Does that mean I think they are all unsaved? Heavens no!
But it does mean that they are merely the blind leading the
blind! And thus really ineffectual. How many so-called
ministers today even have Gods' power, let alone use it
effectually?

Finding truth is not an intellectual endeavor...it is a spiritual
one. Remember the truth is divinely hidden from the
wise and prudent? A human teacher can only lead you to
the living water....It is the job of the Holy Spirit to convict
and convince...And it is we, who must decide to drink or not.