We’ve all heard them. Short, catchy sayings in church that sound comforting, sound spiritual, and sometimes even sound biblical. But here’s the problem: a lot of these phrases simply aren’t true.

And when we build our faith on half-truths, we end up with a shaky foundation.

In this post, I want to walk through five common myths Christians often believe — plus a bonus one — and show you what the Bible really says.

Myth #1:

“God will never give you more than you can handle.”

This is one of the most repeated lines in Christian circles. People usually mean it to encourage someone going through a hard time.

The problem? It’s not in the Bible.

It’s a misquote of 1 Corinthians 10:13, which is actually about temptation, not suffering. Scripture never says God won’t give you more than you can handle. In fact, Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 that he was “burdened beyond strength… so that we would not rely on ourselves but on God.”

Truth: God may allow more than you can handle, but never more than He can handle through you.

Myth #2:

“Good people go to heaven.”

This one feels right to the human heart — but it couldn’t be further from the gospel.

The Bible is crystal clear: “There is no one righteous, not even one” (Romans 3:10). If heaven were about being “good enough,” how good would you have to be? Where’s the cutoff?

The truth is, heaven isn’t about being good. It’s about being forgiven.

Think of it like a courtroom: if you’ve broken the law, doing good things afterward doesn’t erase your crime. A penalty has to be paid. That’s what Jesus did on the cross — He took our punishment so we could be forgiven.

Truth: Good people don’t go to heaven. Forgiven people do.

Myth #3:

“God wants everyone healthy.”

Yes, God can heal. Yes, God sometimes does heal. But no, Scripture never promises universal health in this life.

Paul prayed three times for his “thorn in the flesh” to be removed, and God’s answer was, “My grace is sufficient for you.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) Timothy had frequent stomach issues. Elisha, a prophet who performed miracles, died of an illness.

Truth: God sometimes heals, but sometimes His plan is to display His strength through our weakness. The ultimate healing comes in eternity.

Myth #4:

“Name it, claim it.”

The idea here is that if you declare something with enough faith, God is obligated to give it to you.

But this reduces God to a vending machine. James 4:3 warns, “You ask and do not receive because you ask with wrong motives.” Even Jesus, in Gethsemane, prayed, “Not my will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42).

Truth: Prayer isn’t about forcing God’s hand. It’s about aligning our hearts with His will.

Myth #5:

“Faith means no doubts.”

Many Christians feel guilty for wrestling with doubts. But the Bible shows us faithful people who questioned.

Thomas doubted the resurrection until he saw Jesus with his own eyes. John the Baptist — who baptized Jesus! — later asked, “Are you the one, or should we expect someone else?” (Luke 7:19).

God isn’t intimidated by our doubts. Faith isn’t the absence of doubt; it’s trusting God in the midst of doubt.

Truth: Strong faith keeps clinging to Jesus, even when you don’t have all the answers.

Bonus Myth:

“Everyone should speak in tongues.”

Some teach this as the ultimate proof of salvation or the Holy Spirit. But Paul was clear: “Do all speak in tongues?” (1 Corinthians 12:30) The implied answer is no.

The real evidence of the Spirit is the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

Truth: Spiritual gifts vary, but every believer is called to bear fruit.

Final Thoughts

Here’s the big lesson: test everything you hear against the Word of God.

Even if it’s a popular saying, even if it sounds good, even if it comes from a pastor — the Bible is our final authority.

Paul praised the Bereans in Acts 17 because they searched the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul taught was true. That’s our challenge too.

So the next time you hear one of these Christian clichés, pause and ask: “Is this really biblical?” Because the truth sets us free — but myths, no matter how comforting, will keep us stuck.

👉 Want to dive deeper into this topic? Check out the full episode of the Behind the Mike Podcast where we unpack each of these myths in more detail and discover the truth together.