Selling Jesus The Sin of Balaam
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Oct 30, 2025 Conley Owens, a pastor and conference speaker known for his insights on biblical stewardship, dives deep into the story of Balaam. He explores why Balaam serves as a prototype for false teachers, emphasizing the importance of discerning motives over mere doctrine. Conley highlights Balaam's greed and its dangerous implications for Israel, linking ancient lessons to modern practices in ministry. He warns against the commercialization of faith and its potential to corrupt, urging accountability and repentance in leadership.
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Balaam As The Exemplar False Teacher
- Balaam is the New Testament exemplar of a false teacher who speaks true words but is corrupt in motive.
- Discernment must prioritize motives and appeals (greed, sensuality) as primary indicators of false teachers.
True Words Can Hide Corrupt Hearts
- Balaam spoke only true oracles yet acted from greed and then taught how to tempt Israel.
- True-sounding teaching can hide corrupt motives and lead to destructive behavior.
Withhold Support From Word-Sellers
- Avoid financially supporting leaders who treat the Word as a commodity and charge for ministry in ways that indicate covetousness.
- Call such leaders to repentance and withhold support until they adopt more biblical methods.
