False Leaders (long article, but worth the read)

NON-CHRISTIAN FALSE LEADERS

WORLDLY FALSE LEADERS

As Luke made certain Theophilus had an accurate accounting of all Jesus said and did, so we too should proclaim the gospel to secular leaders, but instead, I fear believers are listening more intensely to their secular messages. Secular society hasn't progressed much beyond the three pursuits of the Greeks: power, knowledge, and beauty. Christians need to be aware of the infiltration of these "false doctrines" into the church. Some churches have experienced the sacrifice of the Holy Spirit's leading so that one or a few could be in CONTROL. Some churches pride themselves on their educational programs, but are woefully lacking in obedience to God's Word. Some churches spend millions on a beautiful building and enforce dress codes for attendees.

Today it is easy for a 'church' to be secularly successful and spiritually dead. The leaders of such 'churches' may use scripture to obtain their secular success, and may even give credit to God, but they obey the state's laws over God's. These 'churches' will quickly fold if the tax-exempt status for non-profit organizations is removed, because they are businesses first and foremost - Christian flavored clubs.