Just thinking about the relevance of what Paul said about the 3 items of religious falsehood in 2 Corinthians 11:4 in our present world, then the work "counterfeit" came to mind.

Did a quick Google search and it came out: a fraudulent imitation. A good picture of the passage:

2Cor.11.4 - For if he who comes preaches "ANOTHER Jesus" whom we have not preached, or if you receive "a DIFFERENT spirit" which you have not received, or "a DIFFERENT gospel" which you have not accepted--you may well put up with it!

Another Jesus is the type that wouldn't conform to the new testament in terms of self denial and obedience in general. Matt. 16:24

A different spirit condones or make light of sin. It's that which doesn't necessarily lead to holiness nor repentance, but mere religious activities on the outside, or show offs, or regular activities peculiar to a church. Rom. 12:1

A different gospel focuses more on popularity and money making. Just religious words entertainment and church membership, not necessarily repentance and a change of life. Having crusades or evangelism mainly to get people to join the "church business".

I must confess, from experience through the years, due to the lust for money and popularity, most popular church movement, pastors, gospel singers are promoters of these counterfeits with christian whitewashes on top like bible knowledge, eloquent sermons and spiritual gifts to fool their followers. Very few are different.

No wonder Jesus said narrow is the way, and few find it; and it's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle...

I don't judge anyone, but it says test every spirit whether they're from God (1 John 4:1).

If we're in doubt, please let's check ourselves and these great pastors, christian actors, musicians (and now comedians) we're following even more faithfully than God's Words.

Let's check if there are real Fruits not just gifts or leaves (religious words, gifts, appearance and things).

When Jesus came to the fig tree, he could not find any fruit but leaves. And he cursed it. Leaves are like these church activities, religious or good words and appearance, etc., we do. Could be good if they're grounded in good fruit, though.

Otherwise, it's dead. Even though people are impressed, not God.

Meanwhile, real Fruit is about loving God and keeping his words according to the new testament (John 14:15 or John 15:14). That's how to be sure we're not mere followers of great men of our time.

"Let no fruit grow on you ever again." Immediately the fig tree withered away." Matt.21.19

That's serious... We surely don't want that to happen so we've got to wake up...

May we get Mercy and Grace, and not get cursed