Who is a False prophet?
In our previous article, I lay a strong foundation on who a False Prophet is. I will like to continue from there, using these scriptures
"False prophets will rise…" (Matthew 24:24).
"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves" (Matthew 7:15-20).
The shepherds were always clothed with the sheep’s wool because it was one of the benefits of shepherding. All leaders within the Church, whether they are True or false, are called shepherds. With that in mind, we need to understand that Jesus is giving us a teaching which helps us discern and expose the false ones.
"Beware of false prophets… inwardly they are ravenous wolves" (Matthew 7:15).
Ravenous wolves characterizes leaders who are hungry for flesh. The flesh is the opposite of true spiritual understanding. It is the biblical picture of thriving on error. The flesh is an attitude in the soul which eventually manifests or ends up being a captivating realm of false concepts. False prophets use false concepts to entice the sheep out of true spiritual safety, which automatically exposes them to the wild beasts of the field. Of course, the irony of this intensifies as we realize that the wild beasts of the field are the carnivorous leaders of God’s people —the very leaders who were supposed to protect them. These wolf-like leaders love to get the Church out of the spirit (protection) and into false experiences and new doctrines
(vulnerability). They may even do it by confessing just the opposite, "You must let go, get out of the flesh, and into the Spirit."
Wolves are Natural Carnivorous Animal. The wolves do this by instinct and are not even aware that what they are doing could be wrong. After all, they are carnivores. Devouring flesh comes naturally to them. Wolves cannot be satisfied with a good spiritual meal from the Word of God by itself — they are compelled to feast on an admixture of flesh. Limiting their ministry to the Revelation of Christ really does not satisfy them. There are many leaders in the Body of Christ who fit this description and Jesus gives us the means to discern them. Christ’s teaching is the fortified wall that s made available for our protection against their false doctrines.
The word for "false" comes from the Greek word "pseudo." The meaning of this word portrays the idea of something which isn’t real, something counterfeit, a falsehood, a lie, or a deception. We use pseudo in our everyday language to convey the concepts of false, bogus, and phony. A false prophet is a pseudo prophet who speaks a counterfeit spiritual message and portrays a pseudo-image of Christ. They may not be genuine godly leaders within the body of Christ, nonetheless, they are recognized as leaders within the setting of the Christian Church.
Leaders under the influence of AntiChrist spirits lead people into wrong doctrines and wrong attitudes. Some false leaders may be aware of this while others may not. But the result of following their teachings will still be the same.
The Bible shows us this through simple parabolic language — false shepherds lead a flock of sheep astray through false teachings. Through these words, "deception, seduction, and lead astray," the Bible paints a picture of sheep who are led astray and scattered on the mountains without proper leaders. When they are alone on the mountains or in the wilderness, they are left to themselves and eat anything they find.
They are exposed to the wild, carnivorous beasts of the field. This is symbolic of the dangers of little ones who follow false teachings.
When the disciples asked Jesus about the signs of the last days, the first thing He mentioned was deception. He told them to "take heed." This means "to watch out, beware, keep your eyes peeled, and don’t be so naïve." Why? False christs are going to make their way into leadership and high places of honor among God’s people. And they are not coming to aid the Church into a deeper understanding of Jesus. They are coming into the fold to deceive the elect and lead them into false concepts of Christ. We must understand that the Devil wants to be seen as more like Christ than he wants to be seen unlike Him. He doesn’t want to be exposed as the destroyer. He wants to be known as the god of amazing signs and wonders.
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Understanding who a False Prophet and Deceiver is - Part 1
Deception and Deceivers in the End of time - Part 2
Deception and Deceivers ceivers in the End of time - Part 1
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