Errant doctrine might become more obvious if we examine the motives behind it.

Rabbi – Jesus said call no man Rabbi or Father because we have one Master, that is Jesus himself. We have one Father. His name is Jehovah. Matthew 23:8-9. Why do some have a problem with this? They want to be called Rabbi and receive respect of men.

Women speaking in Church. This is very clear in 1 Corinthians 14:34-35. It is a shame for women to speak in Church. Thus God has called no woman to shame herself and speak in Church. Why do some have a problem with this? Women of their own selves decide they want to ignore God’s New Testament command and speak in Church.

Wealth – Prosperity Gospel – Some preach that Jesus was rich and he wants you to be rich. Jesus was very clear in Mark 10:25 KJV
he tells us, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Why do some have a problem with this? The answer is that they themselves want your money and they want to be rich.

The obvious motivation in all these cases is the person’s own desire. They want what they want and they don’t want to listen to God.

The following verses are my response to those who follow their own desires.

1 Samuel 15:14 KJV
And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?

1 Samuel 15:22 KJV
And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.