BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS

Everywhere we turn, we hear reports about psychics. Tabloids are thirsty for stories on psychics who search for missing children; ads saturate the airwaves encouraging viewers to call their psychic friends and learn their fortunes; and movie stars, royalty, and even politicians consult psychics to receive direction on critical issues of life. Seeking advice from psychics today is as common as consulting physicians or theologians. But what should our position be as Christians on this phenomenon?

The scriptures say there is only one source for true wisdom –– God’s word. (2Tim. 3:16-17) They warn of lying wonders in the end of the present Gospel age. They also tell of the activity of Satan and the fallen angels who would interfere with men’s affairs so as to draw away the faith of many. “...the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders... And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie...” 2Thess. 2:9-11

Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. mat 7 15

Armed with the scriptural facts, the true follower of God would be very sceptical of these so-called prophets. Is it any wonder that a fallen angel would be able to inform psychics of the location of dead bodies or tell of someone’s past or present? All this would give credibility to their guesses of future events which may or may not come to pass. Anyone can make educated guesses. As for us, we will leave the future to the true prophets of old whose words were written for our admonition.

The scriptures are clear, “Beware of false prophets...” We must avoid anything akin to spiritism or occultism. There are but two masters. One is God and the other is the god of this present evil world, Satan. (Matt. 6:24; 2Cor. 4:4; Eph. 2:2) This “prince and power of the air” is not the only angel who left the ranks of the righteous angelic realm to practice lawlessness. A host of angels fell before the flood of Noah’s day and are now those who whisper in the ears of any who will lend them. The increasing popularity of New Age thinking has opened wide the door for these evil spirits to influence and deceive. “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.” 1Tim. 4:1 See also Acts 16:16-18; Jude 6

The only way to avoid falling into the snare of these seducing spirits is to “Put on the whole armour of God [His truth and character], that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Eph. 6:11-12

If you have given heed to these evil influences, do not despair, but do be aware and heed the scriptures. Call upon the Lord for grace to help and determine not to have anything more to do with them. “...as for me and my house,we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15

WATCH AND PRAY

There will be great tribulation unequaled from the beginning of the world until now and never to be equaled again. Matt 24:21

The sun will be darkened and the moon will not give its light. The stars will fall from the sky and the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time, my sign will appear in the sky and all the nations of the earth will mourn. Matt 24:29-30

You will see me sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven... Matt 26:64

…with power and great glory. I will send my angels with a loud trumpet call and they will gather my elect from the four winds - from one end of the heavens to the other. Matt 24:30-31

As lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will it be at my return.
Matt 24:27

No one knows about that day - not even the angels in heaven but only my Father. Matt 24:36

Keep watch, you do not know on what day your Lord will come. Matt 24:42

You must be ready because I will come at an hour when you do not expect me. Matt 24:44

Be careful or your heart will be overloaded with the indulgences, diversions and anxieties of life and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap. It will come upon all those who live on the face of the whole earth. Be always on the watch and pray that you are worthy to escape all that is about to happen so you may be able to stand before me. Luke 21:34-36