Matthew 24:24-25 “For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. See, I have told you beforehand.”
We are advised to be vigilant as we are warned about the arising of false Christs and false prophets in the end times…
- These deceivers will perform great signs and wonders, potentially leading even the elect, those chosen by God, into deception.
- We are forewarned of the need for discernment and maintaining steadfast faith in the face of such misleading influences.
Jesus cautions his followers to be wary of deception…
Matthew 24:4-5 “And Jesus answered and said to them: ‘Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.’”
- Many will come, claiming to be the Christ (I.e., “anointed one”), and will lead many astray.
- Believers should be prepared to discern not only the claims of individuals but also to scrutinize their teachings and practices carefully.
We are told that false prophets will inundate our world in the last days, and they may appear benign or even genuine, but harbor harmful intentions…
Matthew 7:15-16 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits.”
- False prophets will lead their followers away from the true gospel and path of righteousness to another gospel through their deceptive false teachings.
2 Corinthians 11:3-4 “But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted—you may well put up with it!”
In our world, there are many false prophets who are driven by evil spirits…
1 John 4:1 “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.”
- All spiritual powers are not from God… there are fallen angels who influence people to teach and do evil.
- These false teachers may have demonic sway to do deceptive signs and wonders.
- We should not listen to false teachers who deceive, seeking to separate us from God..
In the last days, before Jesus returns, false teachers and false prophets will significantly increase, bringing their destructive ways to the lives of their many followers…
2 Timothy 3:13 “But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.”
1 Timothy 4:1 “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons.”
Jesus warned our generation to be watchful regarding the myriad of false prophets among us…
Matthew 24:11-12 “Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.”
- The main objective of these deceivers is to take their victims away from the true deliverer, Jesus Christ.
Satan works through false prophets/teachers and will try his best to separate true believers from their faith…
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.”
- Demonic deception will be powerful, and only through godly wisdom and discernment given by the Holy Spirit will we not fall for the devious ways of our enemy.
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