When bad doctrine sounds good: Absalom's Deception and the Perils of False Teaching (II Samuel 13:21-29) [Audio]

Lifepoint Baptist Church Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister lpforme.com Wednesday Night Sermon Title: When bad doctrine sounds good Date: December 10, 2025 Passage: II Samuel 13:21-29 Bad doctrine often masquerades as wisdom, drawing the unwary into sin and rebellion. In this powerful message, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister delves into the tragic events surrounding Absalom's calculated vengeance for his sister Tamar, revealing how unchecked anger and manipulative schemes erode family bonds and invite divine judgment. Through David's silence and Absalom's cunning plot, we learn the vital importance of discerning truth from deception in our lives and the church today. Discover how God's Word equips us to reject false teachings that sound good but lead to destruction. II Samuel 13:21-29 21 But when king David heard of all these things, he was very wroth. 22 And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar. 23 And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baalhazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king's sons. 24 And Absalom came unto the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy servant. 25 And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest we be chargeable unto thee. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not go, but blessed him. 26 Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee? 27 But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him. 28 Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. 29 And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled.