False Prophets
- May 16
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Matthew 24:23-24
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.
Galatians 1:6-9
9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
Acts 20:29
29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
Ezekiel 22:27
Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, and to destroy shouls, to get dishonest gain.
Isaiah 8:20
20) To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
Dick, I appreciate the Scriptures you quoted. Matthew 24:23–24, Galatians 1:6–9, Acts 20:29, and Ezekiel 22:27 all give strong warnings that many who claim to represent Christ will distort the gospel, mislead the flock, and cause real spiritual harm. Believers must measure every message and messenger against Jesus and the Gospel.
Scripture consistently teaches that the test of a messenger is not zeal, tradition, or sincerity, but whether their teaching aligns with the truth revealed by Christ Jesus and His Apostles.
Because of that, I think it’s important to bring in another passage that complements the verses you highlighted — Deuteronomy 18:20–22. It provides one of the clearest biblical standards for evaluating anyone who claims to speak for God. When…