False teachers threaten churches all over the world. Every Christian, and especially pastors, should know how to respond to their danger. Pastor John, here’s a question from Caden in Boca Raton, Florida. “Hello, Pastor John! After seeing the documentary ‘American Gospel,’ I was conflicted because I’m not sure if I am supposed to call out false teachers. Second Peter 2:1–3 makes it obvious that there will be false teachers, but the text also does not say we should point them out. I have heard both sides to this argument, but I’m still not sure. I want to be careful to not ‘pronounce judgment before the time’ ( 1 Corinthians 4:5 5 Wherefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then shall each man have his praise from God. ). Does this passage apply here in this situation? Are we taking a judgment that isn’t ours? Or should we rest in God’s ultimate knowledge? And if a prominent false teacher is to be called out, who does this — where and how?” Read or listen to this interview at our website: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/should-we-call-out-false-teachers-or-ignore-them Find other recent and popular Ask Pastor John episodes: https://www.desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john