On my Facebook page, I recently asked the question, “What makes a false prophet a false prophet?” As you might imagine, I got quite a few responses about false prophetic ministry.
One person said: You’ll know them by their fruits. I have personally only met ONE false prophet in my 30+ years in ministry. MOST of what is called false is merely misunderstood. And Jezebel, contrary to popular belief, has not been re-incarnated and multiplied by a bazillion. The worst kind of falseness, is that which seeks to criticize and not build up the body of Christ. True prophets are so busy living a servant’s life, they don’t have time to speculate and gossip. just my humble opinion.
Another person said: Perhaps a false prophet is one that searches for truth in the arena of the false. What are false arenas? Anything other than the spirit of God including religion, the unrenewed soul, society, the occult, and the demonic. Perhaps some knowingly search those arenas while others lack wisdom or discerning and yet others are conditioned to exchange a lie for the truth. The end result is the same. Confusion, deception, and perpetuation of the kingdom of darkness.
What’s your take? What makes a false prophet a false prophet? I discuss some of those issues in my book, “A Prophet’s Heart.” You might also want to check that out.
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by lindayoung
24 Mar 2010 at 20:14
recently my daughter received a word about moving to the same area where her present job was situated. 5 days later after she received word she was terminated from the job so it was no point in moving to that area. now was that prophetic minister giving a false word. still i am trying to get to the bottom of this word
by DARRYL DAVIS
06 Apr 2010 at 05:05
I would say a false prophet would be determind by the motives of their heart. A prophet that gives a word with a self serving motive makes them false. Also, a prophet who seeks to lead those they minister to away from Christ would be considered false as well.
by jnleclaire
16 May 2010 at 02:36
True prophets can give prophetic words that are wrong. I agree that it’s about the motive of the heart. True prophecy glorifies God. I’m writing a new book called, “27 Ways to Judge Prophecy” that I pray will help many people.
by Andy Ewing
26 May 2010 at 21:51
I would agree with Darryl Davis comment.
by M.NORRIS
13 Jun 2010 at 20:32
I BELEIVE THIS, A TRUE PROPHET CAN NOT GIVE YOU A WRONG WORD UNLESS HE IS PROPHESYING OUT OF HIM OR HERSELF. PROPHETS ARE A MOUTHPIECE FOR GOD, AND WHEN GOD SPEAKS, HE SPEAKS TRUTH BECAUSE GOD CAN’T LIE.SO MANY PEOPLE ARE CAUGHT UP IN AND FOLLOWING PROPHECY, THAT THEIR LOOKING AT MAN AND FORGETTING GOD. A WORD TO THE WISE IF YOU WANT A PROPHETIC WORD, GO TO THE WORD,IT’LL NEVER LIE DECEIVE OR MANIPULATE,BUT WILL FIND YOU RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE……LET EVERY MAN BE A LIE AND GOD BE TRUE.. PROPHECY WILL CEASE ALONG WITH ALL OTHER GIFTS,LOVE ONE ANOTHER WITH LOVE THE OTHER GIFTS PROPHETS NOTHING.. LET’S STOP TRYING TO GET A MICROWAVE FIX AND SEEK GOD WITH OUR WHOLE HEARTS…. GOD BLESS.
by Jennifer
13 Jun 2010 at 22:10
Hello Ms. Linda – Amen to that, sister.
by Ray Coleman
15 Jun 2010 at 12:04
A false prophet does not become a false prophet over night. Anyone who is called to the prophetic ministry or the office of prophet can end up being false in the ministry. Most people stated here on the site that it’s what’s in that persons heart. Which is correct. If you read the story about baalam who was a prophet but God answered him according to what was in his heart. I believe Baalam was a true prophet, but money, status and other things that was offered to him, connected to what was in his heart already. Also one must get trainning from someone who is seasoned in the prophetic to grow in their gift(s) and have understanding of that call and pit falls that come with the calling. God Love!