How do you know if a pastor, theologian, or online teacher can actually be trusted? In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, the guys dig into one of the most pressing questions for Christians today: how to identify trustworthy teachers — and how to spot the dangerous ones. The guys walk through key passages from 1 John, 1 Timothy, 2 Peter, and Deuteronomy, unpacking the biblical "acid tests" for discerning true teachers from false ones. From examining doctrinal statements to watching how a leader handles money, sex, and accountability, the conversation gets practical fast. The episode also tackles a hard question many believers face: what do you do when a teacher whose ministry genuinely impacted your faith — like a Ravi Zacharias or Steve Lawson — is later exposed for serious moral failure? Can you separate the truth from the teacher? Finally, the guys remind listeners that discernment isn't just a skill — according to Deuteronomy 13, it's an act of love toward God. If you've ever wondered whether the pastor on your screen or in your pulpit is the real deal, this episode gives you the scriptural tools to find out

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Verses Mentioned:

• 1 John 4:1
• 1 Timothy 4
• Deuteronomy 13
• Deuteronomy 18
• Romans 12
• 1 Corinthians 9:27
• 2 Peter 2:1-3, 12-19
• Proverbs 6:12-15
• 1 Timothy 3
• Titus 1
• John 10:10-14

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