6. Being a Christian is a matter that lies within the spirit of a person. Being a Christian (teacher or not) is a matter that lies within the spirit of a person. We are so easily led & so willing to follow -- human appearances & personalities. We are so easily led & so willing to follow -- human appearances & personalities. Being a Christian means being a new creation. Being a Christian (teacher or not) means being a new creation. One’s beliefs & one’s life are inseparable, indissoluble. One’s beliefs & one’s life are inseparable, indissoluble.

7. Pay attention to the reasons he lives the life he lives? His motives behind his lifestyle. Pay attention to the reasons he lives the life he lives? His motives behind his lifestyle. Pay attention to the reasons he teaches what he teaches? His motives behind his doctrine. Pay attention to the reasons he teaches what he teaches? His motives behind his doctrine. Look for spiritual laxity (neglect) & inconsistencies. Look for spiritual laxity (neglect) & inconsistencies.

8. Look for the Beatitudes (Matt 5:3-10). Look for the Beatitudes (Matt 5:3-10). Look for the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23). Look for the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23). Listen for the respect he has for Jesus Christ, His apostles & New Testament doctrine. Listen for the respect he has for Jesus Christ, His apostles & New Testament doctrine.