True or False, Recognizing Modern Day Prophets

Who knows that Planet/Comet/Star NIBURU is coming to destroy the earth? Who knows exactly who will be “raptured” and approximately when? Or these good ones, Trump will be President or Obama will have a third term. Modern day dreaming prophets, that’s who. The Bible tells us of both true and false prophets “in those days” meaning near the end times. There is a rise of both due to the advent of Internet and YouTube. Let’s take a look….. 
 
Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him 1 John 2:4 
 
Watching prophesy on YouTube is dangerous for your spiritual Health. There are so many people trying to speak of what they see in their dreams or what they have researched while unknowingly becoming a false witness. Some do it for 15 minutes of fame while others truly believe what they are seeing and doing is right. These people confuse the masses that are searching for answers.
 
  "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" Jesus answered, "Watch out that no one deceives you, for many will come in my name,.. At that time many will turn away from the faith... and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people”. Matthew 24:3-5, 10-11
 
Do not think that I am in prophesy here, I am not. I am just reporting it as I see it. As it is right now we are being tested in our faith. Remember the Jack Nicholson Joker saying “Who do you trust! Hubba, hubba, hubba! Money, Money, Money! Who do You Trust? 
 
"If a prophet, or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and announces to you a miraculous sign or wonder, and if the sign or wonder of which he has spoken takes place, and he says, 'Let us follow other gods' (gods you have not known) 'and let us worship them,' you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. The Lord your God is testing you to find out whether you love him with all your heart and with all your soul." Deuteronomy 13:1-3
 
We have all heard of the prophets for profit by now, you know the kind. They are full of deception and greed, in it for themselves. These are the ones who desire nothing for the faithful although they may speak of good and things found in Scripture. When it comes down to the wire they ask people to pay for a prayer or a book striking the emotional chord of fear for the end times while they themselves should fear God’s wrath.
 
"From the least to the greatest all are greedy for gain; prophet and priest alike, all practice deceit. They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. 'Peace, peace,' they say, when there is no peace. Are they ashamed of their loathsome conduct? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush." Jeremiah 8:10-12
 
Do not let anyone deceive you with empty arguments: it is for this loose living that God's wrath comes down on those who rebel against him. Make sure you are not included with them. Ephesians 5:6
 
By now I bet you are probably thinking “Wow this guy is harsh”, and you are partially right. Jesus taught Love but He also taught tough love for those who truly believed. He teaches us in this way so that we have a Fear of God in order to maintain the truth in Scripture rather than be seduced. Paul writes to Timothy: 
 
God's spirit specifically tells us that in later days there will be men who abandon the true faith and allow themselves to be spiritually seduced by teachings of demons, teachings given by men who are lying hypocrites, whose consciences are as dead as seared flesh. 1 Timothy 4:1-2
 
Therefore we must have discernment in our hearts and minds so that we do not fall victim to the false prophets. If you see or hear something that just does not speak of truth in our hearts then pray for discernment which will lead you through research in God’s Word. Be of a right heart and God will direct you in His ways ensuring that the false teachings become known to you so you can protect yourself and others. 
 
God has given you all a certain amount of spiritual insight, and indeed I have not written this warning as if I were writing to men who don't know what error is. I write because your eyes are clear enough to discern a lie when you come across it... For yourselves keep faithful to what you heard at the beginning. I had to write to you about these men who try to lead you astray.
1 John 2:20-26
 
"I have heard what the prophets say who prophesy lies in my name. They say, 'I had a dream! I had a dream!' How long will this continue in the hearts of these lying prophets, who prophesy the delusions of their own minds?.. Let the prophet who has a dream tell his dream, but let the one who has my word speak it faithfully. For what has straw to do with grain?" declares the Lord. "Is not my word like fire," declares the Lord, "and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?"
Jeremiah 23:25-29
 
The false prophet has been around for millennia
 
But Israel had false prophets as well as true; and you likewise will have false teachers among you. They will import disastrous heresies, disowning the Master who bought them, and bringing swift disaster on their own heads.
2 Peter 2:1
 
"False christs (messiahs) and false prophets are going to appear and produce great signs and wonders to mislead, if it were possible, even God's own people. Listen, I am warning you." Matthew 24:25
 
Brothers and Sisters be prepared for anything that comes our way. It is my belief through God’s Word that I feel we are nearing something very tempting. A word that may seem that ring true to the common man but is false because it comes from the world and not the Word.  Love your neighbor as yourself and do not let their sins control your feelings about them. If they are confused then set them right. If they are ready to listen then let the Word speak through your testimony. Do not let the braggers of sin control your temper, tough love is good in certain situations. It is not for us to condemn but show Truth and Love. Take care Brothers and Sisters and God Bless.