Which of the following statements is not true, based on what we learn about false teachers and false teaching in the New Testament?

Question

False teachers might leave a congregation if confronted with the truth.
False teachers might appear in any Christian community.
False teachers might interpret any Bible verse.
False teachers might persuade congregants to follow them.
False teachers might corrupt any point of Christian doctrine.
False teachers might cease be a concern if Christians ignore them.

Answer 1

The statement that is not true, based on what we learn about false teachers and false teaching in the New Testament, is:

False teachers might cease be a concern if Christians ignore them.

This statement is not true because the New Testament emphasizes that false teachers and their teachings can be persistent and dangerous, regardless of whether they are acknowledged or ignored. Ignoring them does not eliminate their influence or the potential harm they can cause to the faith community. In fact, the New Testament encourages vigilance and confrontation of false teachings rather than ignoring them.