[Destructive Doctrines]

 2 Peter 2:1
But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction.

I felt led to add this section to my website because I believe that many have become deceived and blinded by the peace & prosperity fluff being delivered from the pulpit of some of our most 'beloved' television evangelists and church leaders. 

Most importantly I believe we have to remember that false prophets will not appear as wolves, Yahshua tells us they will be disguised in sheep's clothing (meaning they will most likely be loved and admired by many.)

Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
--Matt. 7:15

An early stage of identifying false prophets is the ability to diagnosis their view pertaining to core biblical doctrine, such as “how does one obtain salvation”, “heaven and hell” etc.

Many emerging false prophets typically began faltering and behaving very ambiguously concerning clear biblical truths. Their positions on these absolute truths may have been solid at one time, however at some point of deception; that which was solid began progressively sliding into gray areas. And before you know it they are teaching there is “no hell”, “everyone is a Christian” and “Jesus is not the only way that leads to God”.

As shocking as these statements sound, false prophets formulate their acceptance by marketing these erroneous doctrines among the unlearned and those that choose the easy path of deception over the hard truth.

 

The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

--2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

 

Signs of false prophets

There are four common threads that flow among false prophets:

  • Pursuit of riches
  • Sexual Perversion
  • Refusal to address the “Sin Factor”
  • Compromise core biblical doctrine

Majority of the time you can spot at least 3 of the 4 signature signs if not all 4 of them operating within false prophets.

False prophets typically do-not address the “Sin Factor”. Many of them will tell you that they are not called to deal with sin or discuss sin. They attempt to provide some feeble argument that addressing sin which runs rampant in the lives of people is “not important” or it is “God’s job to handle that”.

If the scriptures are true and the wages of sin is death, I think it is very important that people be encouraged to identify what is sin and then encouraged to come out of it, otherwise they will perish.

Upon further observation of false prophets, I am convinced the real reason they do-not address sin, is for three basic reasons.

Number one  is the obvious; they are practicing sin themselves.

Number two; they want to be popular and accepted by the majority of people, therefore ministering on the “sin factor” cramps their style.

And number three; ministering on the “sin factor” cuts into their financial bottom line.

 

The bible is clear about addressing sin, and encouraging people to depart from practicing sin.

 

Isaiah 58:1“Cry aloud, spare not; lift up thy voice like a trumpet! And show My people their transgression and the house of Jacob their sins.

Job 5:17“But consider the joy of those corrected by God! Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin.

Proverbs 3:11,12My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction; For whom the Lord loves He corrects. Just as a father the son in whom he delights.

 

Many will announce certain statements such as “it’s judgmental” to preach or teach on the sin factor. Statements such as this one are often inserted with the hopes of mitigating any further discussion pertaining to the subject. After all who wants to appear judgmental?

The ability to devalue the sin factor presents an illusion that “it really doesn’t matter if one is practicing sin”, after all, we all have sinned. This type of illusion compounded with half truths numbs people to the reality and consequences of sin.

Let’s face it; reproving sin is not easy on the flesh. A responsible leader will address the sin factor to produce adjustment and correction where needed. To only ignore it, as if it doesn’t exist, or to use religious jargon such as “it’s the responsibility of God to come down here to address sin”, is living in a state of denial.

They will tell you the manifestations of their possessions are proof of their success and the blessings of God. This is often communicated in hopes of solidifying would be disciples.

When discussing their material collection of goodies, they will attempt to spin the discussion as if they are sharing such information for the glory of God.

It's interesting in 2 Peter 2:18 the apostle Peter says they brag about themselves with an appeal to twisted sexual desires, luring people back into sin. False prophets brag about themselves with an agenda, they are never just bragging for the sake of bragging, whether it is to fulfill some twisted and perverted sexual desire among the weak or laboring to get your money, nonetheless they are bragging with an alternative motive.

These people are grumblers and complainers, living only to satisfy their desires. They brag loudly about themselves, and they flatter others to get what they want.
--Jude 1:16

False prophets are never satisfied. Their inner workings is that of the “Wolf Spirit”, very ravenously and calculating, waiting to pounce upon their prey.

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