![]() ![]() Whereas the true prophets carried on their work with the belief that the Lord was with them (Ps. The second calmed the people with false messages of security, which did not come “out of the mouth of the Lord” (Jeremiah 14:13). The first rebuked the people for their sins, declaring upon them God’s judgments if they did not forsake their evil ways. He showed the difference between the true and the false prophets. The prophet presented (Jeremiah 23:1–8) the contrast between these false shepherds and the true ones that God will raise up. These spiritual leaders were so corrupt that Isaiah, Jeremiah likened them to people of the Sodom and Gomorrah (Isaiah 1:10). This was more “terrible” to Jeremiah than their public adoration of Baal. The hypocritical nature of the false prophets made them speak in the Lord’s name while they broke His very law. So wicked had these priests and prophets become that they did their sins in the Temple, the “house of the Lord” (Jeremiah 7:8–11 32:31–34 Ezekiel 8:3–16). The evil shepherds “fed themselves, and fed not the flock” (Ezekiel 34:8). They used in their false messages the same language of Gods prophets to deceive the people. These false prophets were like self-appointed speakers who, without the ruler’s permission, declared to the people in his name what they wanted to day (2 Samuel 18:22–29). It is noteworthy that about this same period, in the land of exile, Ezekiel also contrasted the false shepherds with the true ones (Ezekiel 34). He pointed to the evil of the false prophets of the northern kingdom of Israel and emphasized the greater judgement upon those of the southern kingdom of Judah for their sinful condition (Jeremiah 3:6–10). ![]() info under CC BY 3.The prophet Jeremiah gave a prophecy against the false prophets or the civil rulers of Judah as well as the priests (Jeremiah 23 2:8). Some scripture references/categories courtesy of Open Bible. If a verse or topic does not belong, please contact us. Topics and verses are auto-generated from user searches. Revelation 20:10 - And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.ġ Corinthians 14:33 - For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. Matthew 7:21 - 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 which is in heaven.Ģ Timothy 4:3 - For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears (Read More.)Ģ Corinthians 11:13-15 - For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. (Read More.)ĭeuteronomy 18:20 - But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.ĭeuteronomy 18:20-22 - But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die. Mark 7:6-9 - He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Romans 16:18 - For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. Matthew 24:24 - For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matthew 7:15 - Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.Ģ Peter 2:1 - But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. (Read More.)ġ John 4:1 - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. ![]() 1 John 4:1-6 - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
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