What God Says About False Prophets and False Teachers

When discussing false prophets and false teachers, let’s bear in mind that God doesn’t mince words, and neither should we. Here is what God has to say:

False prophets and false teachers,

– foretell false prophecies (Jeremiah 5:31; Jeremiah 14:14)

– strengthen the hands of evildoers (Jeremiah 23:14)

– prophesy peace when there is none (Jeremiah 23:17)

– teach lies to their followers (Jeremiah 28:15)

– there is no light in them (Isaiah 8:20)

– foretell false and foolish visions (Lamentations 2:14)

– produce rotten fruit (Matthew 7:15-20)

– unknown to Jesus and destined for hell (Matthew 7:22-23)

– evil and adulterous, and seek after a sign and wonder (Matthew 16:4)

– pretend to be miracle workers (Matthew 24:22-23)

– claim to be Christ and see Jesus Christ (Matthew 24:23-26)

– teach corruption (2 Peter 2:10-22)