Discernment of Spirits — False Prophets, Christs, Brethren

The Journey: Session Three, Part Three

Today many people seem to want to be deceived. They chase after any spiritual manifestations and believe what they see, unconditionally.

Many others seem to be afraid to challenge or question anyone’s prophetic proclamations. They refuse to stand up and denounce those who practice astrology, psychic fortune-telling, or witchcraft. They accept without question declarations of those who follow UFO’s, New Age concepts, Pagan religions, or those that channel reincarnate spirits from the past. And yet, the message in the Scriptures is very clear, false prophets exist and we must test them.

(Mat 7:15) [Jesus Speaking] “[15] Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.”

False Prophets and Christs

As in the past, many false Christs and prophets continue to appear today, performing signs and wonders for the confusion of many. This includes the many false apparitions of the Saints, of Mary the mother of Jesus, and of Jesus himself. These apparitions and visitations can be very convincing. We have to be on guard.

(Mat 24:24) [Jesus Speaking] “[24] For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great…