7 Signs of False Prophet
1. He will ask Money
Prophets prophesying for money were there even during the time of Jeremiah and Ezekiel ((Jeremiah 6:13, Ezekiel 22:25). Jesus said to disciples, ““freely you have received, freely you are to give.” and in the next verse:
Matthew 10: 9 “Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts.
Here is a quote from the Didache regarding the taking of money by a prophet: (6) And when the apostle leaves, he is to take nothing except bread until he finds his next night’s lodging. But if he asks for money, he is a false prophet.”
Paul also wrote about this problem. 2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not like many, peddling the word of God, but as from sincerity, but as from God we speak in Messiah in the sight of God.
Peddling means to conduct a retail business. Just think how many “preachers” are getting very rich on “tithes” and on the merchandise, they sell. They are the peddlers that Paul is teaching against. They have made the Word into a retail business.
If they fall short in one of these, you are in danger of being deceived. Is that a change you want to take? We want you to also look at yourself, how do you measure up against these signs? We, as believers, can lead people astray by simply repeating false teachings. We are to search for the truth and only share the truth. Be like the Bereans and prove all things before sharing a message, for in a way each of us is a prophet or a teacher unto another and we will have to give account for every word we have spoken.