Their words and lives do not match.

I have learned just as much if not more from the failures of those that led me as I have from their successes. That is why the bible leaves all the yucky stuff in there.

Every doctrine/leadership principle that is presented must be verified with Scripture

Every scripture must be used in context….

Scriptures don’t exist to prove a point they are the point

Start with the conclusion that you can be deceived and then build a structure of checks and balances

Test the fruit

False leaders do not always teach false but they will always live false.

Every pastor’s claim of spiritual maturity must be tested against His personal life.

The humble can grow under poor spiritual leadership