Are you contending with the reality of false prophets/teachers in this day?
Matthew 7:15
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Acts 20:29-31
29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn everyone night and day with tears.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as Christ's apostles. 14 And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is no great thing therefore if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.
2 Peter 2:1-3
1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who shall secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many shall follow their shameful ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. 3 And through covetousness shall they with false words exploit you: whose judgment of old now lingers not, and their destruction slumbers not.
2 Timothy 3:13-17
13 But evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them; 15 and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
Titus 1:10-16
10 For there are also many rebellious people, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, 11 whose mouths must be silenced; who are upsetting whole families, teaching things which they should not, for the sake of dishonest gain. 12 One of them, a prophet of their own, said, "Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, and idle gluttons." 13 This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of people who reject the truth. 15 To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled. 16 They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.
Revelation 2:13-16
13 I know your works and where you dwell, even where Satan's throne is: and you hold fast my name, and have not denied my faith, even in those days when Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwells. 14 But I have a few things against you, because you have there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. 15 So have you also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. 16 Repent; or else I will come unto you quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
Revelation 2:19-22
19 I know your works, and love, and service, and faith, and your patience, and your works; and the last to be more than the first. 20 Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. 21 And I gave her time to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. 22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
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Titus 2:11-15
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, 12 instructing us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly desires, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age; 13 looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ; 14 who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.15 Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one despise you.
Titus 3:1-10
1 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing courtesy to all people. 3 For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of rebirth and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior; 7 that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of everlasting life. 8 This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable for people; 9 but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. 10 Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning; 11 knowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned.
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Matthew 24:11-12
11 Many false prophets will arise, and will lead many astray. 12 And because lawlessness is multiplied, the love of many will grow cold.
11 Many false prophets will arise, and will lead many astray. 12 And because lawlessness is multiplied, the love of many will grow cold.
If you're walking in the truth, you can know who is not, so you can recognize a false prophet, and you should, and not follow any as a man or woman "of God" (that is what they will always say they are). But the bible does not lie. These people are around, they are plenty, and they also study the bible. But they are not of God.
1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
The bible says nothing about a slow down in the slew of false prophets over the face of the earth, so it's today worse than when John wrote his letter to believers. They are enemies of the truth that brings salvation. The apostle Paul spoke of them too:
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as Christ’s apostles. 14 And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is no great thing therefore if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.
Dear beloved, may we examine ourselves daily and likewise the message we have received as the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for our own sakes and that of our loved ones, because for sure grievous wolves have risen up to deceive many as the bible amply warns us (Matthew 7:15-20; Acts 20:29-31; Matthew 23:13; Matthew 24:11; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15; 2 Timothy 3:13; 1 John 4:1; 2 Peter 2:1; Jude 1:4; Revelation 2:20).
False Prophets are on TV
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TV is a regulated environment and the truth may not get a pass on it as it may be offensive and work against the business philosophy of “pleasing the customer.” Christian TV stations and programs are not exempt. Preaching the undiluted truth may also hurt the bottom line of ministries that prey on people's money under false pretenses. So, not preaching the truth may ensure that a person becomes very popular and highly regarded, but Jesus warned his disciples, "Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets" (Luke 6:26). In the time of the prophet Elijah, the ratio of false prophets to true messengers of God was 850 to 1 in Israel at one point (1 Kings 18:16-45). The bible says nothing about things getting better in that sense. So, Jesus says also, “Strive to enter through the narrow door…” (Luke 13:24). That is a message that uncovers a reality about the preaching of the Gospel for the purpose of leading people to salvation in Jesus that hardly makes it through what could be considered popular channels of evangelism, especially TV.
TV is a regulated environment and the truth may not get a pass on it as it may be offensive and work against the business philosophy of “pleasing the customer.” Christian TV stations and programs are not exempt. Preaching the undiluted truth may also hurt the bottom line of ministries that prey on people's money under false pretenses. So, not preaching the truth may ensure that a person becomes very popular and highly regarded, but Jesus warned his disciples, "Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets" (Luke 6:26). In the time of the prophet Elijah, the ratio of false prophets to true messengers of God was 850 to 1 in Israel at one point (1 Kings 18:16-45). The bible says nothing about things getting better in that sense. So, Jesus says also, “Strive to enter through the narrow door…” (Luke 13:24). That is a message that uncovers a reality about the preaching of the Gospel for the purpose of leading people to salvation in Jesus that hardly makes it through what could be considered popular channels of evangelism, especially TV.
Proverbs 23:23
Buy the truth, and do not sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
2 Timothy 4:3-4
3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.
