What does the Bible say about "false"?
Introduction. Indeed, the Bible acknowledges the existence of that which is false in contrast to that which is true or right. God's precepts should be our standard for determining what is false and what is right. "Through Thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way" (Ps. 119: 104, see also vs. 128).
The false way. The false way of Psalms 119 is the way contrary to the right way, God's way. The false way may seem right to man unaided by God's precepts, but as declared in the scriptures, "There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death." (Prov. 14: 12). The Bible mentions that the true way is sometimes spoken against (Acts 19: 9).
False teaching. As the Holy Spirit through Peter predicts, "But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed." (2 Pet. 2: 1-2). We must not naively believe whatever people teach, but "try" or "test" them because "many false prophets are gone out into the world" (1 John 4: 1). False teachers teach what people want to hear (2 Tim. 4: 3-4). They often appear righteous, but their teaching and life identify them as false (Matt. 7: 15). The scriptures even warn against "false brethren" (2 Cor. 11: 13-15, 26)
False riches. False riches are inferred in Luke 16: 11. Jesus asked, "...who shall commit to your trust the true riches?" In contrast to true spiritual riches, false physical riches will not satisfy, protect from harm, nor provide for eternity (1 Tim. 6: 6-10; Matt. 6:19-21). The materially rich are urged to "Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life." (1 Tim. 6:18-19)
False report. The scriptures clearly condemn giving a false report, being a false witness, and lying about others. "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." (Deut. 5:20; Matt. 19:18). God hates "A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren." (Prov. 6:19) Eph. 4:25 commands "Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another."
Conclusion. There are other things which are specifically mentioned as being false in the Bible. Let us take advantage of the true and right. Thank God for the genuine and true!
The false way. The false way of Psalms 119 is the way contrary to the right way, God's way. The false way may seem right to man unaided by God's precepts, but as declared in the scriptures, "There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death." (Prov. 14: 12). The Bible mentions that the true way is sometimes spoken against (Acts 19: 9).
False teaching. As the Holy Spirit through Peter predicts, "But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed." (2 Pet. 2: 1-2). We must not naively believe whatever people teach, but "try" or "test" them because "many false prophets are gone out into the world" (1 John 4: 1). False teachers teach what people want to hear (2 Tim. 4: 3-4). They often appear righteous, but their teaching and life identify them as false (Matt. 7: 15). The scriptures even warn against "false brethren" (2 Cor. 11: 13-15, 26)
False riches. False riches are inferred in Luke 16: 11. Jesus asked, "...who shall commit to your trust the true riches?" In contrast to true spiritual riches, false physical riches will not satisfy, protect from harm, nor provide for eternity (1 Tim. 6: 6-10; Matt. 6:19-21). The materially rich are urged to "Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life." (1 Tim. 6:18-19)
False report. The scriptures clearly condemn giving a false report, being a false witness, and lying about others. "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." (Deut. 5:20; Matt. 19:18). God hates "A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren." (Prov. 6:19) Eph. 4:25 commands "Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another."
Conclusion. There are other things which are specifically mentioned as being false in the Bible. Let us take advantage of the true and right. Thank God for the genuine and true!