Our text identifies the threat of false teachers, exposes them for what they are and provides practical steps for our protection:

1. How do we recognize false teachers?

A. By their

(v. 17, c.f. Matthew 7:16)

They cause

The create

Their contrary

B. By their

(v. 18):

They serve their own

They attempt to

2. What do we do with false teachers?

A.

them (v. 17)

B. Obey the

(v. 19)

C. Live in

(v. 20)

D. Walk in

(v. 20)