Definition and Context:
Misleading refers to the act of leading someone astray or causing them to believe something that is not true. In the biblical context, misleading can pertain to false teachings, deceitful practices, or any actions that divert individuals from the truth of God's Word. The Bible frequently warns against misleading others and being misled, emphasizing the importance of truth and discernment.

Biblical References:

1. False Prophets and Teachers:
The Bible warns against false prophets and teachers who mislead people with deceptive teachings. In Matthew 7:15 , Jesus cautions, "Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves." This metaphor highlights the danger of those who appear harmless but have harmful intentions.

2. Deception in the Last Days:
Scripture foretells that misleading will be prevalent in the last days. In 2 Timothy 3:13 , Paul writes, "while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived." This passage underscores the cyclical nature of deception, where those who mislead are often misled themselves.

3. The Role of Satan:
Satan is often depicted as the ultimate deceiver in the Bible. In John 8:44 , Jesus describes him as "a liar and the father of lies." Satan's role in misleading humanity is evident from the beginning, as seen in the deception of Eve in Genesis 3.

4. The Call for Discernment:
Believers are called to exercise discernment to avoid being misled. In 1 John 4:1 , it is written, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." This instruction emphasizes the need for vigilance and testing of teachings against the truth of Scripture.

5. Consequences of Misleading:
The Bible outlines severe consequences for those who mislead others. In Matthew 18:6 , Jesus states, "But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." This stark warning illustrates the gravity of leading others astray, especially the vulnerable.

6. The Importance of Truth:
Truth is a central theme in the Bible, and misleading stands in direct opposition to it. In John 14:6 , Jesus declares, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This statement affirms that truth is found in Christ, and any deviation from His teachings is misleading.

Practical Implications:

· Guarding Against Deception:
Believers are encouraged to immerse themselves in Scripture to recognize and resist misleading doctrines. Regular study and prayer are vital in developing spiritual discernment.

· Accountability in Teaching:
Those who teach or lead within the church bear a significant responsibility to ensure their teachings align with biblical truth. James 3:1 warns, "Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly."

· Community and Fellowship:
Engaging in a community of believers provides support and accountability, helping individuals to stay grounded in truth and avoid being misled.

In summary, misleading is a serious concern in the biblical narrative, with numerous warnings and instructions provided to help believers remain steadfast in truth and avoid the pitfalls of deception.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Mislead.

2. (a.) Leading astray; delusive.

4108. planos -- wandering, leading astray (adjective), a deceiver ...
... adjective), a deceiver (subst.). Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: planos
Phonetic Spelling: (plan'-os) Short Definition: misleading, a deceiver ...
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2603. katabrabeuo -- to give judgment against
... 2603 ("to deprive") refers to discouraging (misleading) believers, diverting
them from their full potential for receiving their (cf. ...
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1294. diastrepho -- to distort, fig. misinterpret, corrupt
... misinterpret, corrupt NASB Word Usage make crooked (1), misleading (1), perverse
(1), perverse things (1), perverted (2), turn...away (1). pervert, currupt. ...
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3884. paralogizomai -- to miscalculate, to reason falsely
... 3884 (from 3844 , " when compared side-by-side" and 3049 , "to reason") -- properly,
to reason to truth, in a misleading (erroneous) way. ...
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4930. sunteleia -- a joint payment (for public service), joint ...
... 3, 28:20). [The is misleading by rendering 4930 () as "the of the world"
(ie when it occurs with , "age/epoch"). This expression ...
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5496. suth -- to incite, allure, instigate
... incite, allure, instigate NASB Word Usage diverted (1), entice (2), enticed (1),
incited (3), inciting (1), induced (1), mislead (2), misleading (1), misleads ...
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4065. madduach -- something which draws aside, an enticement
... Word Origin from nadach Definition something which draws aside, an enticement
NASB Word Usage misleading oracles (1). cause of banishment. ...
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Jeremiah's Courage in Danger
... Trust not in misleading words, thinking, this is the temple of Jehovah. ... "'But
now you are trusting in misleading words that are useless. ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/jeremiahs courage in danger.htm

Recapitulation and Application of the Foregoing Arguments.
... do either through the power of God, or in connection with the truth, nor for the
well-being of men, but for the sake of destroying and misleading mankind, by ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxxi recapitulation and application of.htm

Vain Hopes.
... you yield very likely to some besetting sin, making no serious effort to get away
from it now, and you yield all the more because of this misleading hope that ...
//christianbookshelf.org/percival/sermons at rugby/v vain hopes.htm

Chapter ii
... stated that all was finished, the statement of v.2 to the effect that not until
the seventh day God finished His work (ARV) is, to say the least, misleading. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter ii.htm

The Great Reconciliation
... This is the truth which underlies all the utterly misleading language about Christ's
Death as a penalty, or about Christ Himself as the Ideal Penitent. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/beibitz/gloria crucis/v the great reconciliation.htm

Introductory Remarks on the Importance of Orthodoxy
... It may be that there have been many moonstruck and misleading ideals that
have from time to time perplexed mankind. But assuredly ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/heretics/i introductory remarks on the.htm

The Eclipse and Rediscovery of the Old Testament
... uncritical age, and based upon the unreliable methods of interpretation current
among the Jews in the early Christian centuries, they are often sadly misleading ...
/.../i the eclipse and rediscovery.htm

The Canon from Semler to the Present Time, with Reflections on Its ...
... in Esther. It is therefore misleading to mark off all the apocryphal works
as human and all the canonical ones as divine. The divine ...
/.../davidson/the canon of the bible/chapter xi the canon from.htm

Saving Faith
... fell from the Redeemer's lips, and we are bound to accept it as pure unquestionable
truth, and we may repeat it ourselves without fear of misleading others, or ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 20 1874/saving faith.htm

Preface
... It is misleading and not in strict accord with known realities, to paint the portrait
of a Saint in rose color and sunlight, diffusing an iridescent atmosphere ...
/.../kane/greater things the story of saint stanislaus kostka /preface.htm

Misleading (8 Occurrences)
...Misleading (8 Occurrences). ... 2 Thessalonians 2:11 And for this reason God sends them
a misleading influence that they may believe the lie; (WEY). ...
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Witchcraft (8 Occurrences)
... the English Bible. The expression has come from the heading and summary
of the King James Version, both often so misleading. In 1 ...
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Witch (2 Occurrences)
... the English Bible. The expression has come from the heading and summary
of the King James Version, both often so misleading. In 1 ...
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Misleads (8 Occurrences)

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Person (807 Occurrences)
... rendered. The rendering proposed by the Revised Version margin, "being
originally," while right in substance, is somewhat misleading. ...
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Original (6 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 4:22 to put away, in regard to your former mode of life, your original
evil nature which is doomed to perish as befits its misleading impulses, (WEY). ...
/o/original.htm - 9k

Laws (184 Occurrences)
... all the increase thereof be for food' (Leviticus 25:6). This has been quoted at
length because the rendering of English Versions of the Bible is misleading. ...
/l/laws.htm - 47k

Influence (13 Occurrences)
... WEY). 2 Thessalonians 2:11 And for this reason God sends them a misleading
influence that they may believe the lie; (WEY NAS). James ...
/i/influence.htm - 11k

Imposing (8 Occurrences)
... 3. (a.) Adapted to impress forcibly; impressive; commanding; as, an imposing air;
an imposing spectacle. 4. (a.) Deceiving; deluding; misleading. ...
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Impulses (4 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 4:22 to put away, in regard to your former mode of life, your original
evil nature which is doomed to perish as befits its misleading impulses, (WEY). ...
/i/impulses.htm - 7k

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