𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨

 

𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨

Matthew 15:14 (KJV) “If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.”

 

INTRODUCTION

In the Dispensation of Grace, believers are not called to follow personalities, popularity, or prosperity preachers—but truth rightly divided.This image powerfully illustrates a tragic reality: a blind leader leading blind followers toward destruction.

Paul warned the Church Age repeatedly about false teachers, not wolves outside the church—but deceivers inside it.

This message exposes nine clear biblical warnings so believers can discern who is leading them and avoid spiritual disaster.

 

THE BLINDNESS OF FALSE LEADERS

2 Corinthians 4:4

A. Spiritually Blinded – Satan blinds their understanding. Ephesians 4:18

B. Scripturally Ignorant – They mishandle the Word. 2 Timothy 2:15

C. Self-Deceived – They believe their own error. Romans 10:2

 

THE BUSINESS OF FALSE TEACHERS

2 Peter 2:3

A. Motivated by Money – Gain over godliness. 1 Timothy 6:5

B. Marketed Religion – Faith becomes a product. Micah 3:11

C. Manipulative Methods – Fear, guilt, and pressure. Colossians 2:8

 

THE BURDEN PLACED ON THE PEOPLE

Matthew 23:4

A. Legalistic Yokes – Law imposed on grace saints. Galatians 5:1

B. Religious Slavery – No assurance, no rest. Acts 15:10

C. Works-Based Living – Performance replaces faith. Galatians 3:3

 

THE BLIND FOLLOWING OF THE CONGREGATION

Hosea 4:6

A. Unsearched Scriptures – They don’t check the Word. Acts 17:11

B. Unquestioned Authority – Pastor replaces Scripture. Mark 7:7

C. Unlearned Doctrine – Emotion over exposition. 2 Timothy 4:3

 

THE BROKEN DISCERNMENT IN THE LAST DAYS

1 Timothy 4:1

A. Seducing Spirits – Doctrines of devils. 2 Corinthians 11:14

B. Sound Doctrine Rejected – Truth becomes offensive. 2 Timothy 4:3

C. Spiritual Naivety – Easily deceived believers. Ephesians 4:14

 

THE BROAD PATH OF DECEPTION

Matthew 7:13

A. Popular Preachers – Numbers don’t equal truth. Luke 6:26

B. Prosperity Promises – Flesh-appealing messages. James 4:3

C. Pleasing the Crowd – Man-centered preaching. Galatians 1:10

 

THE BITTER END OF FALSE LEADERSHIP

Matthew 15:14

A. A Spiritual Ditch – Doctrinal ruin. 2 Peter 2:1

B. A Shared Judgment – Leader and followers fall. Romans 14:12

C. A Severe Accountability – Teachers judged stricter. James 3:1

 

THE BIBLICAL STANDARD FOR TRUE LEADERS

1 Timothy 3:2

A. Sound Doctrine – Rightly dividing the Word. Titus 2:1

B. Servant Leadership – Feeding, not fleecing. 1 Peter 5:2

C. Spiritual Integrity – Christ-centered, not cash-centered. 2 Corinthians 2:17

 

THE BELIEVER’S BIBLICAL RESPONSIBILITY

Colossians 2:6–7

A. Rooted in Christ – Not in men. 1 Corinthians 3:11

B. Rooted in Truth – Doctrine over drama. John 17:17

C. Rooted in Grace – Standing firm till Christ comes. 1 Corinthians 15:58

 

CONCLUSION

Blind leaders produce blind followers.False teachers produce fallen churches.In this age of deception, discernment is not optional—it is survival.

CALL TO ACTION

Examine who is leading you Search the Scriptures daily Rightly divide the Word of Truth Walk away from false teachers Stand firm in the grace of God

FINAL THOUGHTS

Popularity is not proof of truth Money is not a mark of ministry

Blind leadership leads to spiritual destruction

MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHO IS LEADING YOU