In Part 3 of our series, "Blind Leaders of the Blind: Podcasters, Politicians, & Preachers", Pastor Matthew examines Jesus' warning in Matthew 15:8, "Their heart is far from Me," and reveals why believers must look beyond words alone when evaluating spiritual leaders. Many voices today quote Scripture, speak about righteousness, and appear trustworthy, yet Jesus taught that a person's words can sound right while their heart remains far from God. In this powerful Bible teaching, you'll learn what it means to "test the spirits" according to 1 John 4:1, how to discern the spirit behind a message, why the fruit of the Spirit matters in spiritual discernment, and how to recognize blind leaders before being led astray. Discover biblical principles for avoiding deception, identifying false influences, and following the guidance of the Holy Spirit in an age filled with podcasts, politics, social media, and competing voices.

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About the host
Matthew Allaria is a lead pastor and co-Founder of Northsmoke Church, located in Collinsville, IL, which he launched alongside his wife, Amber Allaria, in 2020. Matthew is also the Founder of Matthew Allaria Ministries, a christian ministry, whose mission is to empower people to grow spiritually, be used of God mightily and flourish personally in every area of your lives, through the teaching of God's word.