{"id":124961,"date":"2026-10-29T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/?p=124961"},"modified":"2026-10-29T12:45:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T10:45:26","slug":"recognize-false-prophet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/recognize-false-prophet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recognize a False Prophet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.083333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.083333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.083333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:56.083333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">False prophets are treated as dangerous in Scripture. Jesus Himself warned about them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He actually gave us tools for recognizing this <strong>\u884c\u9a97<\/strong>. His apostles did the same, as well as the Old Testament prophets, and the earliest Christian writings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to become a grounded, <strong>wise follower<\/strong> who isn&rsquo;t swayed by everything that looks spiritual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Jesus Warned About False Prophets<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-125001\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8-1080x721.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20801'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='801'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125001 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8-1080x721.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-8-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus brought this matter up, more than once.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Sermon on the Mount he said, &ldquo;Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep&rsquo;s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves&rdquo; (<strong>Matthew 7:15<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the Mount of Olives, the very first thing he said was, &ldquo;Take heed that no man deceieve you&rdquo; (<strong>Matthew 24:4<\/strong>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that many would come in his name, and that many would be led astray.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He could have spoken about many other things that are <strong>dangerous to the soul<\/strong>, but He specifically led with false prophets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tells us how seriously He took the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His warning is a mercy, and hearing it is our choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Wolves Wear Wool<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-125002\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1.jpg\" alt=\"false prophet follow\" class=\"wp-image-125002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"false prophet follow\" class=\"wp-image-125002 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus reminds us that false prophets often look like sheep. He is the Lamb of God, and they come pretending to come from the same source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They never show up fangs first; they <strong>draw you in slowly<\/strong>, through charm and lies that resemble truth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul says that false apostles are deceitful workers who disguise themselves as apostles of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And in <strong>2 Corinthians 11:13-15<\/strong>, he also says, &ldquo;Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, don&rsquo;t fall for charisma. When someone acts too nice and too close, when their promises seem too good to be true, be careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even when crowds flock to someone, it&rsquo;s not proof that they speak for God. Many dangerous people are captivating; that&rsquo;s exactly what makes them dangerous.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We tend to trust people who seem impressive, believing they can teach us something, but Scripture keeps warning us about falling into this trap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus doesn&rsquo;t tell us to reject people on a whim. He advises us to <strong>keep our eyes open<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch for the wool and if it changes into something else over time, and you might recognize a false prophet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Look at the Fruit<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-125003\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125003 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-2-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&ldquo;Ye shall know them by their fruits&rdquo; (<strong>Matthew 7:16<\/strong>), Jesus said right after warning about the wolves dressed in wool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fruit is everything that a self-proclaimed prophet brings to your life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you choose to follow them, does it reflect well on your life?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul tells us to look for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, in <strong>\u52a0\u62c9\u592a\u4e66\u300b5\uff1a22-23<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of these are the fruit of the Spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the works of the flesh he lists: hatred, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, and factions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look at the other followers around you. Are they humble? Are their priorities aligned with God&rsquo;s word?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are they becoming more devoted to Christ, themselves, or the prophet? Are they growing isolated?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problem with fruit is that it <strong>takes time<\/strong>. You can&rsquo;t know it at first glance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scripture advises giving others a chance, but keep your eyes on Christ. He is the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Words Are Cheap<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-124999\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124999 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-6-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A false prophet can tell you the right things about Jesus Christ, and that still doesn&rsquo;t confirm their honesty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus says, &ldquo;Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father&rdquo; (<strong>Matthew 7:21<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He goes on to describe people who told prophecies and cast out demons, and told them, &ldquo;I never knew you&rdquo; (<strong>Matthew 7:23<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using the name of Jesus is not the same as belonging to Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Religious lessons are easy to memorize. Anyone can do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What matters is a life that aligns with His words.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus said the same about Pharisees; that we should do what they say, but not what they do, because they don&rsquo;t practice what they preach (<strong>Matthew 23:3<\/strong>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Miracles Aren&rsquo;t a Guarantee<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-125004\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-960x538.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-1080x605.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-170x95.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"673\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20673'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='673'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125004 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-960x538.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-1080x605.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-3-170x95.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one may be surprising to hear because we&rsquo;re used to thinking that all miracles come from God.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Moses warned Israel that a prophet might give a sign or wonder that would came true, and still they would be false if they said, &ldquo;Let us go after other gods,&rdquo; (<strong>Deuteronomy 13:1-3<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God allows these miracles to happen to see whether His people choose him even when others perform wonders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus said the same thing in <strong>Matthew 24:24<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, a healing or a prediction can&rsquo;t tell us everything. Miracles can point to God, but they can also be <strong>bait<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real question is where that wonder is leading you. Is it bringing you closer to Jesus or the one who performed it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sign that leaves you away from the true God is a lie, no matter how impressive it seems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Compare It to Scripture<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-125000\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-960x538.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-1080x605.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-170x95.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"673\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20673'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='673'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125000 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-960x538.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-1080x605.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-7-170x95.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&ldquo;Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God,&rdquo; says <strong>1 John 4:1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He follows with an actual test for the prophet&rsquo;s message: does it confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anything that waters down who Jesus told us He is leads us astray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul says that if a person or an angel preaches a different gospel than the one delivered, let him be accursed (<strong>Galatians 1:8<\/strong>)!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5728 <strong>Acts 17:11<\/strong>, Bereans earned praise because they received the message eagerly, but still went to look for the truth independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They searched the Scriptures daily to see whether it was true.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read the Bible<\/strong> for yourself first, then see whether people&rsquo;s words match what you&rsquo;ve found there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A true prophet won&rsquo;t ask you to stop checking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Follow the Money and the Motives<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-124997\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-960x538.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-1080x605.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-170x95.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"673\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20673'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='673'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124997 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-960x538.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-1080x605.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-4-170x95.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter warns that false teachers will secretly bring in destructive heresies, and &ldquo;through covetousness shall they, with feigned words, make merchandise of you&rdquo; (<strong>2 Peter 2:1-3<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jude mentions people who ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward. Paul says such people serve their own appetites, not Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, look for <strong>the motive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who benefits when you believe the message?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does the prophet ask you only to listen, or do they demand money, donations, isolation, or blind trust?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Didache is very practical about this. It tells us that a traveling prophet who asks for money or doesn&rsquo;t live as he preaches is false (<strong>Didache 11<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real ministry costs the minister something while <strong>enriching his followers<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s not meant to be the other way around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Beware the Comfortable Message<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-124998\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-960x538.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-1080x605.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-170x95.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"673\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20673'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='673'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124998 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-960x538.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-1080x605.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/false-prophet-bible-jesus-warn-5-170x95.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">False prophets say only what we want to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of fair psychics, for instance. If you ask them about work, they will tell you that business is about to bloom. You ask about love, and they claim you&rsquo;re about to meet the one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If they told you things you didn&rsquo;t like, you might walk away and not come back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jeremiah accuses them of healing the people&rsquo;s wounds lightly, crying &ldquo;Peace, peace,&rdquo; when there is no peace (<strong>Jeremiah 6:14<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord (<strong>Jeremiah 23:16<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5728<strong> 1 Kings 22<\/strong>, four hundred prophets tell King Ahab that he will win the war, and only Micah has the courage to tell the truth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are countless examples of this in Scripture. 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