Do you think you know enough about scripture to be able to recognize one?
2007-07-20 02:25:47 · 14 answers · asked by firelight 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am mostly asking about the ones that come in and pretend to be Christians.
2007-07-20 02:30:06 · update #1
Yes, definately I've seen "tares" here. I've seen sooooo many, it would be funny if it wasn't so sad. But Jesus said in His Olivet Discourse that these would be times of apostacy. Peter and Paul reiterated this -- so it doesn't surprise me in the least.
2007-07-20 02:38:45 · answer #1 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you enter a supernatural realm where evidence is non-existent you rely solely on magical things like gut instinct and intuition. There are no objective criteria that can be used to distinguish between false and legitimate prophets. So all it really boils down to is whether you agree with what the person is saying. If you do then that person is a real prophet. If you don't then that person is a false prophet. Then you get into an "I'm right and you're wrong" situation. That seems to be the way things have always been.
2007-07-20 09:34:47 · answer #2 · answered by Peter D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know if knowing a lot about scripture is the most important part of being able to spot a false prophet.
In my own life, listening to the Holy Spirit in my heart is what is most important, though this might be because of my Quaker background.
Acourse it's important to know what's in the bible. But you know it's said that the devil can quote scripture too.
When I've come up on people I thought were giving very false, contrary-to-God statements, even though it was couched in "religious" or "churchy" language, I've always relied on that quiet, small voice inside me to say "Watch out. Something is wrong here."
But also, I keep in mind that I'm human, and as much as I pray and try to guard against it, I'm aware that my own emotional baggage and prejudices can creep in at any time.
So I try to listen to the Holy Spirit in my heart, but I try to stay humble enough to admit it when I'm wrong.
2007-07-20 09:34:32 · answer #3 · answered by Acorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are criteria in Scripture to discern them. The problem is, people refuse to use that criteria, and use their own fallible criteria instead.
I've even heard excuses from people for rejecting the Biblical criteria! Unbelievable.
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2007-07-20 09:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by Hogie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about a false prophet, or a phony Christian? BIG difference. Big. Huge.
2007-07-20 09:37:24 · answer #5 · answered by mrscjr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes....those who point the fingers at others as being false prophets...would be the ones to be worried about.
2007-07-20 09:31:44 · answer #6 · answered by G.C. 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have 2 more courses so in December I graduate with a degree in Biblical studies so I think I know more than you do.
2007-07-20 09:30:54 · answer #7 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I do. Because I make a point of it to know.
2007-07-20 09:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by Sharon M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thay are all false prophets
2007-07-20 09:41:12 · answer #9 · answered by andrew w 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen, no, noone would. if i were to talk that i'm a prophet right away you would dismiss it. if God were to walk up to you, you wouldn't realize it was him.
2007-07-20 09:33:03 · answer #10 · answered by RuG™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋