Identifying False Prophets

Let's Get Real - Scripture Day 313
February 6, 2016

What is a false prophet?...

"Your prophets have seen for you false and deceptive visions; they have not exposed your iniquity to restore your fortunes, but have seen for you oracles that are false and misleading."

Lamentations 2:14 ESV

RANDY: By definition, a prophet is anyone who proclaims the word of God, or speaks for God. Therefore a pastor is by definition a prophet.

False prophets fail to point out the sins of their congregation. False prophets teach things about "your" own personal future that are false and misleading.

Therefore anyone who is preaching a soft seeker sensitive (sin free) gospel is by definition a false prophet.

Anyone who claims God wants you to be rich, or always in good health, or happy all the time, is by definition a false prophet.

Anyone who promotes sexual sins such as acceptance of homosexuality, pre-marital sex, or teaches that sex is ok in any way except a man and his wife, is by definition a false prophet.

False prophets are easy to spot. They say things that disagree with clear cut sins or other warnings in the Bible. They condone behaviour that scripture consistently declares to be against the will of God. False prophets are always using mental and linguistic gymnastics to justify why they do or say what they stand for.

True prophets can read you ANY PART of God's word and explain why it is true and important.

Now you know how to tell them apart...