"Do not prophesy," their prophets say. "Do not prophesy about these things; disgrace will not overtake us." Micah 2:6 As Micah was warning the people of a coming destruction because of their sins, there were false prophets and people who were saying stop saying those things. They did not want to believe his words, because... Continue Reading →
Ezekiel 13:3 Woe To False Visions
This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit and have seen nothing! Ezekiel 13:3 There were many prophets during the time of Ezekiel that were going around and prophesying. They were saying that God was saying there would be peace and that God was on their... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 14:14 False Visions And Delusions
Then the LORD said to me, "The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries and the delusions of their own minds." Jeremiah 14:14 As the people of Israel were being cast into captivity, there... Continue Reading →
Revelation 2:20 Tolerating False Teaching
"Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols." Revelation 2:20 On the surface the church in Thyatira must have appeared to be a very good church. They were very... Continue Reading →
1 John 4:1 Testing Every Spirit
"Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1 Everywhere you look there are people who claim to be following God. They state that they are Christians and know God. Many will even... Continue Reading →
