PRAYING FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, CHURCH AND NATION:
Remain, abide, be grounded in God’s word (Jer 23:16-40). #KnowGod’sWord #BeDiscerning #WolvesInSheepsSkin
MORNING WATCH NOTES:
I am pondering the exhortation of Jeremiah to beware of false prophets. I ask, “How do I know if I am hearing a false prophet?” Jeremiah describes clearly the characteristics of false prophets. So, people beware.
False prophets preach false hope and doctrines (like ignoring the plain truth of Scripture, preaching “new” revelations that are extra-biblical (v16);
false prophets dismiss sin – no repentance required (v17);
they are not true to God‘s word (v18,28);
they do not turn people from sin (v22);
they have a low view of Jehovah God (24);
they point people away from God to lesser gods (vv25–27);
they lead people into sin (vv30-32);
they mock and dismiss the truth (v33);
they preach their own ideology and invoke God‘s name to espouse those ideas (vv34-38).
May the people beware (v16a). God will harshly judge false prophets (vv39,40).
Lord, may every duty sentry stay grounded in your word to know the difference between truth and error.
The Prayer Sentry 