False prophets abound on Youtube. I have had so much sadness in my spirit when watching some of their videos and the things they claim God said or dreams or visions they claim were from God and then to see how it causes confusion, doubt among believers. What would unbelievers think about all this?! I do believe some may be from God, but definitely not every single message, dream or vision from people on Youtube who claim to be prophets!
Let's see what God's Word, the Bible says about false prophets:
Let's see what God's Word, the Bible says about false prophets:
Jeremiah 23
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"Therefore behold, I am against the prophets," says the Lord, "who steal My words every one from his neighbor.
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Behold, I am against the prophets," says the Lord, "who use their tongues and say, 'He says.'
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Behold, I am against those who prophesy false dreams," says the
Lord, "and tell them, and cause My people to err by their lies and by
their recklessness. Yet I did not send them or command them; therefore
they shall not profit this people at all," says the Lord.
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"So when these people or the prophet or the priest ask you, saying,
'What is the oracle of the Lord?' you shall then say to them, 'What
oracle?' I will even forsake you," says the Lord.
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And as for the prophet and the priest and the people who say, 'The
oracle of the Lord!' I will even punish that man and his house.
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Thus every one of you shall say to his neighbor, and every one to
his brother, 'What has the Lord answered?' and, 'What has the Lord
spoken?'
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And the oracle of the Lord you shall mention no more. For every
man's word will be his oracle, for you have perverted the words of the
living God, the Lord of hosts, our God.
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Thus you shall say to the prophet, 'What has the Lord answered you?' and, 'What has the Lord spoken?'
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But since you say, 'The oracle of the Lord!' therefore thus says the
Lord: 'Because you say this word, "The oracle of the Lord!" and I have
sent to you, saying, "Do not say, 'The oracle of the Lord!' "
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therefore behold, I, even I, will utterly forget you and forsake
you, and the city that I gave you and your fathers, and will cast you
out of My presence.
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And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual shame, which shall not be forgotten.' "
Ezekiel 13
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Thus says the Lord God: "Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit and have seen nothing!
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They have envisioned futility and false divination, saying, 'Thus
says the Lord!' But the Lord has not sent them; yet they hope that the
word may be confirmed.
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Have you not seen a futile vision, and have you not spoken false
divination? You say, 'The Lord says,' but I have not spoken."
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Therefore thus says the Lord God: "Because you have spoken nonsense
and envisioned lies, therefore I am indeed against you," says the Lord
God.
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My hand will be against the prophets who envision futility and who
divine lies; they shall not be in the assembly of My people, nor be
written in the record of the house of Israel, nor shall they enter into
the land of Israel. Then you shall know that I am the Lord God.17 "Likewise, son of man, set your face against the daughters of your people, who prophesy out of their own heart; prophesy against them,
22 Because with lies you have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and you have strengthened the hands of the wicked, so that he does not turn from his wicked way to save his life.
23 Therefore you shall no longer envision futility nor practice divination; for I will deliver My people out of your hand, and you shall know that I am the Lord."
22 Because with lies you have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and you have strengthened the hands of the wicked, so that he does not turn from his wicked way to save his life.
23 Therefore you shall no longer envision futility nor practice divination; for I will deliver My people out of your hand, and you shall know that I am the Lord."
Matthew 24
24 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
25 See, I have told you beforehand. 26 Therefore if they say to you, 'Look, He is in the desert!' do not go out; or 'Look, He is in the inner rooms!' do not believe it. 27 For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 28 For wherever the carcass is, there the eagles will be gathered together.
25 See, I have told you beforehand. 26 Therefore if they say to you, 'Look, He is in the desert!' do not go out; or 'Look, He is in the inner rooms!' do not believe it. 27 For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 28 For wherever the carcass is, there the eagles will be gathered together.
Matthew 7
22 Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?'
23 And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!' 15 "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. _
23 And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!' 15 "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. _
~ Ask God ~
When you feel uncertain about someone with a message/dream/vision from God, go to God in prayer and ask Him to show you in His Word if that is from Him. Then go to your Bible and He will surely confirm whether or not it is so. God is good and true and He will answer if you in all sincerity ask Him from your heart and not because of selfish reasons.
Also, I feel it is not right to go on people's Youtube channels and comment with accusations against them and stir up arguments. No! Get your confirmation from the Lord and leave it at that and avoid that person's videos. That's just my humble opinion.
2 Timothy 2:23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.
Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.
Romans 15:5 Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus,
Romans 15:6 that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Also, I feel it is not right to go on people's Youtube channels and comment with accusations against them and stir up arguments. No! Get your confirmation from the Lord and leave it at that and avoid that person's videos. That's just my humble opinion.
2 Timothy 2:23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.
Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.
Romans 15:5 Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus,
Romans 15:6 that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.