Would you stand up to the preacher if he did not preach the truth?

Answer 1

Oh Yeah, I would.

If he was teaching something that went against a central doctrine of Christianity such as denying the deity of Christ, I do it right then and there! (and so would the congregation)That's not "a difference of opinion", that's heresy.

For you folks who like to rip on Protestants, especially Baptists whom you believe have no specific doctrine to follow, I would point out that nearly all of us have a detailed Church Statement of Belief that binds us as a local church.
If a pastor were to give an opinion that differed from that Statement, he would not remain a pastor there for very long - he would be fired!

BTW, there are some issues that my pastor and I agree to disagree about, but these issues are neither essential to Christian faith nor are they spelled out in our church's Statement of Faith.

Answer 2

Yes and no...it really depends on the situation. I think that if I knew someone was purposely preaching lies, and I did not defend the truth, then I would be just as guilty as the liar. That's just the way I feel about it. I've searched too long and too hard for the truth, and it is too precious to me to just let something like that go. I mean, yes I respect everyone's viewpoint and their beliefs and don't contradict anyone. Every religion has truth in it. My problem lies in those who are supposed to be leading men of God and choose to preach lies.
However, sometimes people don't realize that what they are preaching is not the truth. It may very well be their personal belief system. You just never know. I would voice what I believe and back it up...but I wouldn't jump to conclusions or insult or otherwise criticize him.

So, basically, if what they were preaching was according to their religon, I would not try to correct them. That is not my place. What people believe is their business, but if someone was preaching against their religion. For instance, if someone in my church was purposely teaching false doctrine, I would say something...but I'm not going to judge what people believe.

Answer 3

I would confront the preacher alone about it first. Give both myself and them a chance to explain why we believe what we do and see how that goes. Scripture will speak for itself in all cases, so whichever of us may be wrong it should be able to be seen through careful Bible study. (Or, if it's another religion, study of whatever values and such they go by.)

If this does work, like if the preacher just shooed me away without really listening I would then speak to others and see if they share my point of view then confront the preacher at that point. It never hurts to have others on your side, especially if those others also attend the church. If 'still' the preacher does not agree I would probably walk away if I'm certain that it does not match up to God's Word.

This is basically what Jesus taught us to do, actually. (Can't remember the verses, though. -.-)

Answer 4

Yes, of course I would. If a preacher who is suppose to be a man of God did not speak the truth, then he is doing wrong and may be leading his congregation into the fiery pits of hell. God wants preachers who will lead his sheep to Him. He doesn't want someone who will lead them astray. I know there are times when a preacher makes a mistake when delivering the sermon. I have encountered that at the church I attend. The preacher realized that he misquoted a scripture and apologized to the congregation for it." We being Christians told him it was okay, everyone makes mistakes once in a while.

Answer 5

I surely would, but I have been studying religion for 60 some years. You had better be prepared to be blasted or made to appear ignorant------unless you have your sources and cites annotated and at hand. You should also go to the board or deacons or whatever the commitee that runs things is called in your church and not the preacher.

Interestingly God and Jesus seldom step in for a person of the truth over a preacher of the faith, no matter how wrong the preacher is.

Answer 6

It would be your duty as a Christan to talk privately to the preacher with scripture and then see what he say and then if that didn't work than I would find a Church home that did preach the truth according to the bible.

Answer 7

Been there, done that.

Will do it again. A Pastor is not above reproach and is subject to those he teaches.

Plus if you love your preacher, and he is wrong, you will rebuke him for it, because he will be responsible for all he teaches before God, and will be punished for teaching the wrong things.

1 Timothy 5-
17The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 18For the Scripture says, "Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain,"[b] and "The worker deserves his wages."[c] 19Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses. 20Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning.

21I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.

Answer 8

Would and have done. When I confonted the pastor of a particular church with a teaching in the church that was in direct contradiction of Scripture, and the pastor told me he knew it but since it was a non-denominational church he didn't feel comfortable disallowing the teaching, I left and never turned back. One other time, years before, I tried to confront a revival preacher with something and he told me it wouldn't be ethical to keep the people he was going to dinner with waiting. So I don't do it anymore, I just leave and try to find somewhere else to go. Not currently attending church, but I wish I could.

Answer 9

In Protestantism there is no such thing as objective truth. The truth is whatever you interpret it to be. Therefore, why would you "stand up to" a preacher just because his interpretation of the truth conflicts with yours? Do you have more authority to define truth than he does? You can no doubt find a denomination that preaches exactly what you want to hear, so why cause a fuss in your present denomination?
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Answer 10

No, I don't think that is appropriate.
I would just leave that church and never return.

I think about the story of David when he was pursued by Saul. It was clear that Saul was wrongfully trying to kill David for no reason but David feared God and would not strike God's anointed one even though he had many chances to do so. God places people in positions of power regardless of whether or not they are right or wrong and we are to respect them. I say let God be the ultimate judge of their deeds but in the meantime find a new church home.