Beware of false prophets

Matthew 7:13-29
James 3:1-12

The end time is the period of fulfilment of biblical prophesies. One of such prophesies was that there would be increase in the number of false prophets. This notwithstanding, there would still be true prophets.

Importance of true prophets

• they build up the body of Christ.
• true prophets reveal the mind of God.
• they understand mysteries.
• they turn men to God and God's word.
  Etc.

Operations of false prophets

• they deceive the innocent soul
• they appear in sheep clothing
• they are ravenous wolves
• they perform great signs and wonders
• they claim equality with divinity.
  Etc.

False prophets are clearly different from true prophets. Christians should mark them (false prophets) and avoid them totally. Believers should love the truth and grow in the stature of Christ. 2 Peter 1:1-5.

Consequences of false teaching and prophesies

• believers should take caution lest they fall 2 Peter 2:1-3
• false prophesies and teaching can lead even the elect astray. Matthew 24:11, 1 kings 13:11-19
• false prophets and teaching could lead people into perpetual bondage and calamity Galatians 5:1
  Etc.

Judgement of false prophets and false teachers

• they will die shamefully and miss heaven. Jeremiah 23:40
• their prophesies are irritation before God. Jeremiah 23:24-37

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Avoid false prophets and teachers. False prophets know their ends, their ends are destruction. Therefore, believers should watch and pray that they may not fall victim to them.

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