Prophets

How do we know when a prophet is true or when a prophet is false?

A prophet is a spokesman for Yahuah (Heavenly Father) and in times past "prophets" were often regarded as possessing a super-natural gift.

Scripture defines Father's TRUE prophets as defined in Deuteronomy 13:1-4 & Deuteronomy 18:18-20, the prophet shall have Father's Words in his mouth and he shall speak to them all that I command him.

Father's prophets were persecuted and many of them were killed - Acts 7:52.

Moses speaks about the Messiah that Yahuah will send - read Acts 7:37-38, “This is the Moses who said to the children of Israel, ‘Yahuah your Elohim shall raise up for you a Prophet like me from your brothers. Him you shall hear.’ “This is he who was in the assembly in the wilderness with the Messenger who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers, who received the living Words (the 10 Words/Commands) to give to us,....

Messiah said that false prophets were well spoken of: Luke 6:26, “Woe to you when all men speak well

of you, for thus their fathers did to the false prophets.

He reveals to us that the false prophets are those who work lawlessness which is very important for us to understand. Matthew 7:15-20, “But beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are savage wolves. “By their fruits you shall know them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes or figs from thistles? “So every good tree yields good fruit, but a rotten tree yields wicked fruit. “A good tree is unable to yield wicked fruit, and a rotten tree to yield good fruit. “Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. “So then, by their fruits you shall know them –

Yahusha Messiah (Jesus) says in verse 22-23, "Many shall say to Me, Master, Master, have we not prophesied in Your Name, and cast out demons in Your Name and done many other miracles in Your Name? "And then I (Messiah) shall declare to them, 'I never knew you, depart from Me, you who work lawlessness!'

These words of Messiah should be a wake up call to anyone that is prophesying (preaching) falsely.

A TRUE Prophet will only talk what is written in scripture, a false prophet will make up his own ideas with a little bit of truth and a person that does not know the scriptures would easily be deceived by him.

A false prophet knows the Word of by heart but his actions and life style will be of the wicked one.

Ezekiel 13:1-3, 6, 8-10: “And the word of Yahuah came to me saying, `Son of man…say to those who prophesy out of their own heart, “Hear the word of Yahuah!” Thus says the Master Yahuah, `Woe to the foolish prophets, who are following their own spirit, without having a vision! …Their visions are false and their divinations a lie, saying, “Thus declares Yahuah."

The nature/character of Yahuah’s Prophets must align to the nature, ways, and thinking of Yahuah!

The true Prophet guards the Torah from his heart!  In order for the true Prophet to hear from Yahuah and deliver His message without one word being altered, the true Prophet must be dead to all self-will, self-seeking, and selfish desires.

Yahusha Messiah warned that an increase in false prophets was a sure sign of the “end of the age.”

Matthew 24:3-5, 24-25: And Yahusha Messiah answering said to them, `Take heed that no one leads you astray. For many shall come in My Name saying “I am,” and they shall lead many astray.’… `For false prophets and false messiahs shall arise and they shall show great signs and wonders…….. Messiah says in verse 25, “See, I have forewarned you.

False prophets are in the business for profit--for big money, fame, and control over the minds of people.

They are popular people.

They tell people what is soothing, nice, and encouraging, but almost never tell the people to repent, to prepare, and to get ready because judgment is coming.

The false prophet “sells the truth” for merchandise, which the Word says not to do!

Beware of those who sell their teachings or prophecies for money! (Proverbs 23:23) Beware of those who charge you money for coming to their meetings, seminars, or conventions!

Matthew 7:15-16, “Beware of the false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. By their fruits you shall know them…”

Remember! Be not deceived!