In James 1:8, a "double-minded man" is someone whose loyalty is split between God and everything else, leaving him "unstable in all his ways." David McIntyre and Phillip Rich unpack this through Matthew 6:24 and Romans 12:2, showing the cure is consistently choosing God over the pull of everything else.

Host Jon Dzyuba joins David McIntyre and Phillip Rich to continue their verse-by-verse study of the Book of James, picking up at James chapter 1, verse 8, and moving into verses 9 through 11 on the lowly believer and the rich believer's shared call to humility.

Scripture referenced: James chapter 1, verses 7 through 11; Matthew chapter 6, verse 24; Romans chapter 12, verse 2; Hebrews chapter 10, verse 39; Proverbs chapter 18, verse 11.

FAQ

Q: What does "double-minded" mean in James 1:8?

A: Someone whose thinking is split between two masters — God and everything else.

Q: How does Matthew 6:24 relate?

A: "No one can serve two masters" is Jesus's picture of double-mindedness in action.

Q: What's the cure?

A: Romans 12:2 — transformation through the renewal of your mind.

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No, God does not tempt anyone. James chapter 1, verse 13 says God cannot be tempted with evil and does not tempt any man. James chapter 1, verse 14 explains that temptation begins when we are drawn away and enticed by our own desires, much like a fish taking bait. God may test and strengthen our faith, but He never lures us toward sin. Knowing the difference helps us stay alert, endure, and stop blaming God.

In this episode of Bible, Bros & Brew, David McIntyre and Phillip Rich continue their verse-by-verse walk through the Book of James, with host and producer Jon Dzyuba behind the scenes. They study James chapter 1, verses 12 through 18, and dig into the Greek behind "temptation," "endure," "drawn away," and "enticed." Along the way: why a test and a temptation are not the same thing, why "lust" in the King James Version means any strong desire, why temptation is the prequel to sin, how baited hooks show up in everyday life (including anger), and why asking "then what?" can change the decision. Plus What's in the Cup? with fall coffee picks.

Scripture in this episode:

• James chapter 1, verses 12 through 18 (primary)

• James chapter 1, verse 2 and verses 5 through 8 (trials and wisdom)

• Genesis chapter 22, verses 1 through 14 (Abraham and Isaac, a test)

• Matthew chapter 4, verses 1 through 11 (Jesus in the wilderness)

• Matthew chapter 6, verse 13 (lead us not into temptation)

• John chapter 14, verse 30 (the prince of this world has nothing in Me)

• First Peter chapter 5, verse 8 (be sober and alert)

• First John chapter 1, verse 9 (confession and forgiveness)

• Second Corinthians chapter 11, verse 14 (Satan disguises himself as an angel of light)

• Second Corinthians chapter 12, verses 9 through 10 (when I am weak, He is strong)

• Ephesians chapter 4, verse 26 (be angry and do not sin)

• First John chapter 4, verse 4 (greater is He who is in you)

Hosts: David McIntyre and Phillip Rich. Host and Producer: Jon Dzyuba.

FAQ

Q: Does God tempt people to sin?

A: No. James chapter 1, verse 13 says God cannot be tempted with evil and does not tempt anyone.

Q: Where does temptation come from, according to the Book of James?

A: James chapter 1, verse 14 says each person is tempted when drawn away and enticed by their own desires. The enemy is called the tempter, but he works by finding a button already in us.

Q: What is the difference between a test and a temptation?

A: The same Greek word can mean either. Context decides. God tested Abraham in Genesis chapter 22, but being baited by our own desires is temptation toward sin.

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Temptation comes from our own desires, not from God. James chapter 1, verse 14 says each person is tempted when their own desire lures and entices them, and James chapter 1, verse 13 says God cannot be tempted by evil and tempts no one. The Greek word behind "lust" means a longing for what is forbidden. Feeling tempted is not the same as sinning; sin begins when we yield to the pull.

In part six of our verse-by-verse journey through the book of James, David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba, dig into James chapter 1, verses 13 and 14. Why would a God who tells us to flee sin tempt us into it? The Skittles test shows how upside-down that picture is. The guys unpack the Greek word for "lust" as a longing for what is forbidden, from the Garden of Eden to today, and separate temptation from sin. They also talk about how sin can tie up the strong man, why believers should bring their brains to the table when reading the Word and sorting through online noise, and what Jesus meant by wolves in sheep's clothing. In What's in the Cup?, David shares Red Barn Coffee Roasters Autumn Delight with a crushed clove, Jon pours a Stok pumpkin cold brew, and Phillip brings a mocha from Foxtail.

Scripture in this episode:

- James chapter 1, verse 5

- James chapter 1, verse 12

- James chapter 1, verses 13 through 14

- James chapter 1, verse 15 (preview)

- Genesis chapter 3, verses 1 through 6

- Matthew chapter 4, verses 1 through 11

- Matthew chapter 12, verses 25 through 32

- Mark chapter 3, verse 27

- Matthew chapter 7, verses 15 through 16

- Proverbs chapter 4, verse 23

- Proverbs chapter 6, verses 16 through 19

- Romans chapter 12, verses 1 through 2

- 1 Peter chapter 5, verse 8

- 1 Corinthians chapter 6, verse 18

- Hebrews chapter 11, verse 8

Hosts: David McIntyre and Phillip Rich. Host/Producer: Jon Dzyuba.

Quick answers:

Q: Where does temptation come from, according to James?

A: From our own desires. James chapter 1, verse 14 says each person is lured and enticed by their own desire. The enemy can push buttons, but he needs something in us to push.

Q: Does God tempt people to sin?

A: No. James chapter 1, verse 13 says God cannot be tempted by evil and tempts no one.

Q: Is being tempted the same as sinning?

A: No. Temptation is the pull. Sin comes when we yield to it, as James chapter 1, verses 14 through 15 describe.

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The Bible teaches that you identify a false teacher by their fruit — their character and conduct — not their charisma or credentials. Scripture in Acts chapter 20, First Timothy chapter 4, Second Timothy chapter 3, and Matthew chapter 7 warns that false teachers exploit people for personal gain, often hiding behind misused verses like "touch not mine anointed" to avoid correction. True shepherds lead with humility, welcome accountability, and point people to Jesus Christ as the one Chief Shepherd — never to themselves.

Hosts David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba, walk through Acts 20:29-30, First Timothy 4:1-5, Second Timothy 3:1-5, First Peter 5:1-4, Second Timothy 4:1-4, and Matthew 7:15-20 to show what Scripture actually says about false teaching in the local church — and how to tell the difference between honoring leadership and giving away discernment you shouldn't.

FAQ

Q: What does "touch not mine anointed" actually mean?

A: It's often twisted to shield leaders from correction. The hosts explain why that's a warning sign, not a mark of anointing.

Q: What's the difference between honoring a pastor and blind loyalty?

A: Honoring leadership never means treating a fallible person as beyond question — that loyalty belongs to Christ alone.

Q: How does Matthew 7 say you can recognize a false teacher?

A: "You will recognize them by their fruits" — watch the pattern of a person's life over time, not just their words.

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You become difficult to deceive by false teachers not by hunting down every false prophet, but by growing so rooted in Scripture that error stands out on its own. David McIntyre and Phillip Rich lay out practical steps: study the Bible daily like the Bereans in Acts 17:10-12, build the virtues of 2 Peter 1:3-8 (faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, love), watch for the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23, pray for discernment as Solomon did in 1 Kings 3:9, limit social media, research a church before attending, and lean on mature believers for accountability. You become difficult to deceive by false teachers not by hunting down every false prophet, but by growing so rooted in Scripture that error stands out on its own. David McIntyre and Phillip Rich lay out practical steps: study the Bible daily like the Bereans in Acts 17:10-12, build the virtues of 2 Peter 1:3-8 (faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, love), watch for the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23, pray for discernment as Solomon did in 1 Kings 3:9, limit social media, research a church before attending, and lean on mature believers for accountability.

In this episode of Bible, Bros & Brew, hosts David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba, close out their multi-week study on false teachers, false prophets, and false teaching. Instead of teaching listeners to play "fruit inspector," they reframe the goal: become a believer who is difficult to deceive. The conversation moves through Deuteronomy 13:1-6, the example of the Bereans in Acts 17:10-12, Jesus resisting temptation with Scripture in Luke 4:1-13, and the character-building list in Second Peter 1:3-8, before landing on practical habits — prayer, discernment, limiting social media, vetting a church online first, and staying in community with mature believers.

Scripture Referenced

• Deuteronomy 13:1-6
• Acts 17:10-12
• Luke 4:1-13
• Second Peter 1:3-8
• Matthew 7:15-20
• Galatians 5:22-23
• Philippians 4:6-7
• First Kings 3:9
• Hebrews 5:14
• Psalm 138:2

Mini FAQ

| Q: What does the Bible say about false teachers?
A: Scripture consistently warns that false teachers pursue selfish gain and lead people away from God, even when they perform real signs — Deuteronomy 13:1-6 and Second Peter both address this directly.
| Q: How can I test what a pastor or teacher is saying?
A: Follow the Berean model in Acts 17:11 — examine the Scriptures daily to see if what's being taught actually holds up in context.
| Q: What should I do if I discover a false teacher?
A: Separate from willful, malicious deception, but distinguish it from innocent misunderstanding, and lean on prayer and mature believers to help discern the difference.

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Biblical spiritual authority is delegated power — authority God gives His people to act, guided by faith in His revealed word, for the purpose of building others up, not tearing them down. In Matthew chapter 28, verses 16 through 20, Jesus tells His disciples that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him, and He delegates that authority to them. True spiritual authority is marked by service, sacrifice, humility, sound teaching, good character, and accountability — never by titles, demands for loyalty, or intimidation. Biblical spiritual authority is delegated power — authority God gives His people to act, guided by faith in His revealed word, for the purpose of building others up, not tearing them down. In Matthew chapter 28, verses 16 through 20, Jesus tells His disciples that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him, and He delegates that authority to them. True spiritual authority is marked by service, sacrifice, humility, sound teaching, good character, and accountability — never by titles, demands for loyalty, or intimidation.

David McIntyre and Phillip Rich continue their series on rightsizing the church by digging into spiritual authority — what Jesus actually delegated to believers in Matthew chapter 28, what the Greek word "exousia" (delegated power) really means, and how that authority gets twisted into control, manipulation, and one-way loyalty in some churches. They walk through 2 Corinthians chapter 13, verse 10, Luke chapter 22, verses 24 through 27, John chapter 13, Matthew chapter 23, and 1 Peter chapter 5 to lay out what biblical authority looks like versus what men have built instead — plus the weekly "What's in the Cup?" coffee segment.

Scripture Referenced: Matthew chapter 28, verses 16 through 20 · 2 Corinthians chapter 13, verse 10 · Luke chapter 22, verses 24 through 27 · John chapter 13 · Matthew chapter 23 · 1 Peter chapter 5

Hosts: David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba

Mini FAQ

Q: What does the Greek word for authority, "exousia," mean?

A: Exousia means delegated power — authority God gives His saints to act, to the extent they are guided by faith in His revealed word. It's not authority a person generates on their own.

Q: How can you tell if spiritual authority in a church is being misused?

A: Biblical authority builds people up, operates through service and humility, and welcomes accountability. Misused authority demands one-way loyalty, leans on intimidation, and tears people down instead of building them up.

Q: Does every believer have spiritual authority, or just church leaders?

A: According to Matthew chapter 28, Jesus delegated His authority to all of His disciples. The New Testament describes a flat structure among believers — leaders like elders and deacons carry delegated responsibility, but authority was never meant to create tiers of spiritual rank.

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The Bible speaks directly to celebrity preachers and celebrity Christians in Matthew chapter 23, verses 1 through 12, where Jesus warns religious leaders against seeking honor, control, and public praise, and in 3 John chapter 1, verse 9, where the apostle John confronts a man named Diotrephes for loving to be first. Scripture doesn't condemn a leader being well known — it warns against ministry that becomes about a person's platform instead of forming true followers of Jesus. David McIntyre and Phillip Rich call this "the bubble": a closed church culture built around one leader that quietly replaces real relationship with God and community with control, performance, and status.

David and Phillip continue their series on the church by tackling a problem hiding in plain sight: celebrity preachers and celebrity pew sitters. Drawing on years spent inside a celebrity-pastor-led ministry, they unpack how platforms get misused, why "the bubble" forms, and how ordinary church members — not just pastors — chase status inside the pews. It's an honest, sometimes funny, always convicting look at what happens when Christ's platform becomes a person's stage.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCED
Matthew chapter 23, verses 1 through 12; Third John chapter 1, verse 9

HOSTS
David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba

MINI FAQ
Q: What does the Bible say about celebrity pastors?
A: In Matthew 23, Jesus warns religious leaders who do their deeds to be seen by others and
love the place of honor. The problem isn't recognition — it's when ministry becomes about the
leader instead of about following Jesus.
Q: What is "the bubble" David and Phillip talk about?
A: It's the closed culture that forms when people build their whole spiritual and social life around one church or leader, losing connection to the wider body of Christ in the process.
Q: Is celebrity culture in the church only a "mega church" problem?
A: No. David and Phillip point out that small churches can carry the same drama and control
issues — sometimes worse, because of "big fish in a small pond" dynamics.

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Putting pastors on a pedestal happens when believers connect to a preacher's personality instead of Christ's mission. Paul confronts this in 1 Corinthians 1 and 3, calling the Corinthian church's factions a sign of spiritual immaturity. David McIntyre and Phillip Rich break down why the congregation belongs to Christ, not to any preacher, celebrity or otherwise.

This week, David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, alongside host/producer Jon Dzyuba, continue the celebrity preacher conversation by turning the mirror on the pew. Through 1 Corinthians chapter 1, verses 10 through 13, and 1 Corinthians chapter 3, verses 1 through 9 and 21 through 23, they explore favoritism, spiritual immaturity, and what it looks like to graduate from following a leader to following Christ's mission.

Scripture referenced: 1 Corinthians chapter 1, verses 10 through 13; 1 Corinthians chapter 3, verses 1 through 9 and 21 through 23; Acts chapter 10, verse 34; Ephesians chapter 5, verse 1; 2 Corinthians chapter 5, verses 17 through 18.

Mini FAQ

Q: What does 1 Corinthians 1 say about favoritism in the church?

A: Paul confronts the Corinthian church for splitting into factions and calls for unity around Christ instead of a personality.

Q: How can I stop idolizing a pastor?

A: Repent of misplaced devotion, refocus on Christ, and remember every leader is replaceable and accountable to God.

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