16 Signs of a False Pastor: How to Spot a False Teacher: Exposing False Prophets with the Bible

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  • @Letugar1
    @Letugar1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    Africans need to spend more time reading the Bible, then spending days and nights listening to men.
    May the Lord be our judge. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @misskim2058
      @misskim2058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Everyone does. Not just Africans. 🙏🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿 This great man [edit: I was actually listening to a different YT page of S.M. Lockridge’s sermon titled “That’s My King” when I read your comment on this page and wrote this (I’ve watched this vid earlier), and the Lockridge video kept playing-as I’ve set my pages to do-so my comment to you crossed over in my mind to make me think you were referring to his great sermon that I’m listening to now, he’s got a lot of great ones... I look for ones where people didn’t add music, just a pure sermon....and it looked to me like you ended your comment with “...spending days and nights listening to *this man*. It was slip of reading, a mistake on my part, but I think it was a happy slip-up...so I edit it now, but I maintain that what I *thought you said* was a great idea, about reading the Bible and then listening to him...] S. M. Lockridge (to whom I thought you were referring, and I’ll be going back to hear it all with complete focus) is one preacher that the world needs to hear every day, all great messages....he is for everyone, the world would be a whole lot different if everyone heard something he had to say every day.
      God’s Holding Pattern and Stumbling Over Simplicity were two other great ones I listened to today, timely and helpful for me, and I’ve more in queue on other pages. I see why they do it, but I don’t like how YT will reload different recommendations with every click. So, if I see something in recommendations that I really want to see, I open them all in separate tabs, so when they inevitably re-load them, they won’t disappear and make it hard to find them.
      That’s a very long way of saying that I accidentally commented on the wrong video, but I feel it’s a happy accident, so I left it, because this video is about watching out for false prophets, and though Lockridge was a preacher, not a prophet to my knowledge, imho and in the opinion of many, he was among the greats, and he was timeless in his sermons. You know a man like him would make a great dad, husband, son, brother, friend, pastor, employer, neighbor, etc....
      We are all God’s family, and we’re all from Adam and Eve, through Noah. We all are related to Noah. Everyone alive on the face of earth has Noah for a multi-great grandfather, we just got different genetic expressions based on where our various lines lived for a long time, but we all have the same original genetic code/alphabet from which our bodies are made and our stories are written. We just use more or less of different parts of the same genetic code. ❤️

    • @jerrylisby5376
      @jerrylisby5376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@misskim2058 What you said made me think of The Adam's Family. Lol
      That was an old TV show.

    • @leeklein4199
      @leeklein4199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen

    • @azaniajuicethwala5324
      @azaniajuicethwala5324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      More especially us South Africans

    • @aliyahavery381
      @aliyahavery381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@azaniajuicethwala5324 what's happening in Africa is very sad and I pray for Africans to stop being deceived by false Minister's who are using trickery to deceive the people. I'm in America and see enough of them here. They're all over the world making millions off of lying to the people. I believe in prosperity but they go way too far while our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ are being. Persecuted for the faith in other parts of the world. False prophets in the western world have been faking miracles and giving false prophecies for decades and it's a huge disrespect to God.

  • @joycele4563
    @joycele4563 5 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Signs of a false/teacher prophet:
    1. They twist God's word
    2. They promote self more than Jesus or the gospel
    3. They may only prophecy if you give them money. Once you call them out on it, they may block you/ex-communicate with you.
    4. They don't preach Biblical repentance (not concerned with other peoples salvation)
    5. They preach the prosperity gospel
    6. Their prophecies or words they have spoken DO NOT come to pass.
    7. You will know, because if you are a born-again believer, the HOLY SPIRIT will convict you and you probably will have an uneasy feeling of what they're doing.
    8. They try to justify their selfish spending, or manipulate you into sowing a seed rather than leaving it as a option to freely give.
    9. They may act one way to the public, but by their fruits you will know by the fruits of the spirit.
    10. God WILL tell you and let you know if you are patient and ask Him. Trust me. I have had God confirm what I thought was later true.
    God bless :)

    • @mariahconklin4150
      @mariahconklin4150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yep! It was number 7 for me I got my phone out and immediately called my mom to tell her that this wasn’t the church for me. Luckily God pointed me in the right direction but I was sooo heart broken.

    • @ShaeHale
      @ShaeHale 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      THIS - YES!! 7. You will know, because if you are a born-again believer, the HOLY SPIRIT will convict you and you probably will have an uneasy feeling of what they're doing.

    • @redrobin494
      @redrobin494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WwwowwW.
      P h e w.
      THAT is so on point!
      Would you please check out this pastor, Michael Criswell,
      I am a discerner of spirits and God has spoke to me and told me to call him out,
      I want the perfect solution,
      I was thinking just leave it in God's hands but I want so desperately to send not Him, but his followers
      the perfect message.
      What would you recommend?

    • @NoMoneyCanBuyLife
      @NoMoneyCanBuyLife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome thanks

    • @dennis1662
      @dennis1662 ปีที่แล้ว

      7 is a sure one. Those who claim to be "born again" when they accepted Jesus into their heart are false prophets. That is not how one is born again. The guy in this video is a false prophet.
      Bible believers are all false prophets. Why? Because the Church existed for 60 years before the first book of the bible was written and 370 yrs before the books of the Bible were put together and even then, it would be 1800yrs before the Bibles began to be printed and not everyone could afford to own one . Jesus established a Church with teachings and traditions and it it is those teachings and traditions that are recorded in the Bible. Therefore it is the Church we must listen too and not our own opinions of scripture. That Church is the Church that Jesus Christ established 2000yrs ago whom Jesus commissioned to go out and preach what He commanded them to and he promised to be with them until the end of the world. It was this Church that, who in the year 390 authorised the sacred books of the Bible as we know it today. Fact.

  • @l.patrick3155
    @l.patrick3155 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Mark, you truly know & understand your calling. This century needs more messages like this to help God's children stay on the true path of faith. Keep it up! God bless you.

  • @jacquelinelopez5667
    @jacquelinelopez5667 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Just Left a cult like church. This is 100% spot on. Wow This is too accurate.

    • @wolfymacontosh5987
      @wolfymacontosh5987 ปีที่แล้ว

      ME TOO!

    • @narellejohnson1230
      @narellejohnson1230 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤. Hope your ok ❤. I hope you find healing people to be around and heal 🙏🏼💛

  • @themasterspiece5669
    @themasterspiece5669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I stumbled upon this video and I’m so thankful that you bring biblical points to everything that you do! This was definitely an eye opener🙏🏾💓

    • @chrisjames3401
      @chrisjames3401 ปีที่แล้ว

      I asked a preacher to help me talk to my wife who had told me things God had told her to divorce me and live for her church but be said he did not talk about Church members ???

  • @jeanward9984
    @jeanward9984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Something has been happening to me and I need someone to talk to. God is showing me visions of the things that haven’t happened before they happen and I keep having the voice of God that follows me around and it calls me by name while talking to me in my right ear. I find myself being compelled by spirit to help people in ways that I didn’t know was possible. I was able to heal a girl who suffered from severe seizures from being abused. I don’t think that anyone is exempt from sin even if you are a profit. God keeps telling me to repent everyday and to serve Him by serving mankind by taking care of others and myself. He doesn’t call me a “profit”but God does call me “His mental Champion”! I am the real deal and I would never charge money for my gift because the sin would be too great! Church should be free and it’s not! Shame on the church’s for making the mistake of expecting money donations by the passing of the money dish! I knew that it was wrong since I was a child.

  • @rolaine733
    @rolaine733 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    #2 WOW. This is something else and I can appreciate this one I can agree with this one. This has to be something the Lord wanted me to watch for a reason I'm certain of it.

  • @lanag9318
    @lanag9318 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As the bible says beware of false prophets and ravenous wolves in sheeps clothing.What a helpful video. God bless you Mark.

  • @mikaelmosa
    @mikaelmosa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for this confirming message. God bless you!

  • @divinedigitalpro
    @divinedigitalpro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How do you feel about a female pastor? I grew up in churches with male pastors. I just joined a church with a female pastor, because I love the way she preaches the truth and keeps it real.

    • @kvlei5413
      @kvlei5413 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Andrea Gonzalez r
      Um what does it matter if the preacher is a female. If she’s preaching the true word of God then it shouldn’t matter

    • @livelife8770
      @livelife8770 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What does the word say

    • @livelife8770
      @livelife8770 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@kvlei5413 wrong accordingly to Paul. Woman is NOT TO exert authority over a man or the church...

    • @cantushea4659
      @cantushea4659 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It's unbiblical for a woman to preach in the church. We can spread the gospel outside the church but the pastoral office is only for men.

    • @dxn4569
      @dxn4569 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      JOEL 2:28 And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions..
      A prophecy is a message that is claimed by a prophet to have been communicated to them by a god. Such messages typically involve inspiration, interpretation, or revelation of divine will concerning the prophet's social world and events to come (compare divine knowledge).

  • @tonypascale5317
    @tonypascale5317 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice teaching. But God also uses some people despite their own drama if they love him and try to live for him.

  • @lisawilson7338
    @lisawilson7338 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You You shared really good points. ✝️🕊️

  • @jnoneya7257
    @jnoneya7257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🤔 usually the person that calls themselves a prophet is the immature one and money hungry lmao. We are servants of Jesus , ALL OF US.

  • @LoneWolfRanging
    @LoneWolfRanging 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All true.

  • @halfsheephalfjesus7357
    @halfsheephalfjesus7357 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see many false prophets but show me a real one

  • @rmiller2741
    @rmiller2741 5 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    #1 METHOD for discerning manipulative counterfeit teachers: Become a lover of truth, study the Word, and pray continually for the Holy Spirit to lead you.
    If you develop an "ear" for truth you will most likely become very frustrated with most of the local churches and the ridiculous conformity to anti christ agendas.

    • @ifyouhavetohidesomething7031
      @ifyouhavetohidesomething7031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Amen

    • @sandrabeulah
      @sandrabeulah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      If you're spending time in the word of God you will smell a fake pastor or prophet a mile away

    • @mariahconklin4150
      @mariahconklin4150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yay! I’m finally developing an ear for the truth and feel great about this.

    • @redrobin494
      @redrobin494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aaaaaammmmmmen!

    • @Seaofglass510
      @Seaofglass510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What do you mean Antichrist agendas?

  • @ashleydortch2445
    @ashleydortch2445 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    I am sick of these people on TH-cam said that God tells them when the end of the world is happening. Only God knows

    • @JesusSaves194
      @JesusSaves194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I’m not a prophet but I know we are in the last of the last days

    • @ebbygshreve9577
      @ebbygshreve9577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Amen Brother.

    • @firepatriot42
      @firepatriot42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same. Mtt. 25:13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of Man cometh. Kjv

    • @annika9348
      @annika9348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@JesusSaves194 yes we are in the last days but there's a difference between that and someone saying they know exactly when the end of the world will happen

    • @liamodriscoll3739
      @liamodriscoll3739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YES THE END IS FOR GOD AND GOD ONLY TO DECIDE MORTAL SINNER FALLIBLE MANKIND DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE END WILL COME ITS A CON GAME DO NOT LISTEN OR CONTRIBUTE TO THEM THEY ARE SATANIC DEMONS MONEYLOVERS CONMEN GOD I LOVE WORSHIP TRUST AND PRAISE YOU AMEN 🙏❤️🌎

  • @jerromeching6742
    @jerromeching6742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I admit that I have fallen into the trap of Satan by listening to the preaching of this false prophets or pastors. Guys pray that we don't fall into such traps again

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      God bless

    • @marymwinga5082
      @marymwinga5082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      God have mercy on us. I just disconnected myself from them. Whether they are true only God knows but the things they talk about members is not good. Gossip after gossip.

    • @henlenhoran3527
      @henlenhoran3527 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here, we need to guidance of God and his Holy spirit to teach us about the truth.

  • @sharoncrawford3042
    @sharoncrawford3042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    I would say any pastor or preacher that gets wealthy off the gospel, watch out. For me thats a big sign.

    • @RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia
      @RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You have to be careful not to judge people by that. Some preachers are actually so good for the Father's will, that he richly blesses them. And those many blessings appear or are explained by Satan as greed or theft from the church but aren't.

    • @theparadigm8149
      @theparadigm8149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Rock Hill Farm Downeast, Maine I think he was talking about Joel Osteen or Kenneth Copeland... 😬😬😬

    • @eneojolevi6712
      @eneojolevi6712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia dont be deceived
      Paul
      Peter
      Matthew
      James
      Elija
      Elishah
      John the Baptist what do they have as prophets in their days
      God has not changed dont be deceived by motivational speakers

    • @TheSanctifiedBabe
      @TheSanctifiedBabe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are Pastors and preacher who have business too add to the work of God for example Christian television channel/records that help spread the Gospel , for example my churches bishop , he is rich not for his glory but for Gods and why is he rich? Because God helped him financially in order to increase and help the work of God all around the world. If they’re wealthy look at their intentions of it’s not for Gods Glory and to show off then they’re not of God

    • @roostercogburn3771
      @roostercogburn3771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @jewels grace Miss Grace, there aint much grace in calling folks names, when they are expressing their concern.

  • @mehemojie5024
    @mehemojie5024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    False profits sound like they have the same characteristics as sociopaths.

    • @Free_at_last-v9c
      @Free_at_last-v9c 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Narcissists!

    • @Eva-rb6ug
      @Eva-rb6ug 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Free_at_last-v9c more likely covert narcissists

    • @melodieperkins7080
      @melodieperkins7080 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Free_at_last-v9c my exact thought. 100 % narcissist

    • @dforeman0007
      @dforeman0007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you shouldn't be so critical of sociopaths

    • @TheGrowingChristianLady
      @TheGrowingChristianLady 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Prophets*

  • @BrainTeaserGuy
    @BrainTeaserGuy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    I was spiritually abused and this video is on point. Thanks brother.

    • @dxn4569
      @dxn4569 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I understand...

    • @nobody-zf8dq
      @nobody-zf8dq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do y'all mean? I don't want to dig up harsh memories but maybe it could be enlightening.

    • @aliyahavery381
      @aliyahavery381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@nobody-zf8dq I don't know about them but I grew up in a Pentecostal denomination and the women would grab me and shake me trying to make me shout is what they called it and they would hit my mouth jerking me trying to make me speak in tongues. I felt really uncomfortable but I believed I had to speak in an unknown language to be saved because that's what I was taught. Preachers would call me to the pulpit and prophesy to me things that wasn't true. A few of them wouldn't even begin preaching until we have enough offerings. I was very young and naive during that time and it took me years to understand it was all unbiblical at least in my opinion.

    • @sharoncrawford3042
      @sharoncrawford3042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      So sorry you had that experience. Jesus never abuses, just man.

    • @terry_kathryn
      @terry_kathryn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aliyahavery381 wow 😭

  • @irishcailin3262
    @irishcailin3262 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    So many online like this I'm frightened and confused I feel to protect myself , I read the bible everyday I don't have the best bible but it's legitimate it was second hand from charity store I don't have much but I read everyday of my life now , regards Ireland .

    • @Jean78578
      @Jean78578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      If you have an Android or iPhone, download the YouVersion Bible app.

    • @christophersnyderfunnyman89
      @christophersnyderfunnyman89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      God sees your heart just ask for wisdom this was a great video

    • @misskim2058
      @misskim2058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The older KJV’s are better anyway. There are shenanigans going on in the printing of all versions of Bibles (as many know) But even a new printing of the original KJV can be altered. New Bibles have been known to have altered it missing bits of verses, sometimes reversing meaning, and even entire chapters are gone in some. I stick to strictly older ones myself. Nothing wrong with a good second hand Bible.

    • @cltheman1960
      @cltheman1960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The MyBible app has a built-in Strong's Concordance that you can check the meanings of the words used in the Bible. You can compare it to your Bible to see if it checks out. The best version to use is the old KJV.

    • @misskim2058
      @misskim2058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Christopher, I have a concordance, but an app to looo it up quickly would be great.
      I agree the old KJV, and the oldest copy possible is the best...and not one put out by the OES. JW’s, or Catholics, etc.; they all had reasons for altering them, depending on publisher, so even some old KJV’s have dodgy alterations from certain groups.
      The latter alters the 10 Commandments, lest their idolatry become obvious, for example. They usually remove the idolatry commandment and split coveting into two commandments to cover for it, or split another commandment to cover for it. They use Mary as a middleman, a big no-no, as most people know. Even addressing her for “intercession” isn’t just kicking Jesus aside from him being the one and only intercessor, but it’s necromancy, too. Of course the list of Biblical no-nos they do is quite lengthy.
      The first of those 3 has an inverted pentagram stamped on their covers, a deep look into their organization would let someone know it is to be avoided. They’re an arm of Freemasonry, which is Luciferian at the top degrees 33° and above, their lower members don’t know it until they get the invite to join that degree and do the ritual, and in the US, Washington DC is the headquarters for them.
      They’ll deny it, but they take a death oath to deny anything they do from day 1, even a first degree, so that’s to be considered. I saw it myself in one of their handbooks for 33°...there are higher degrees that even the 33° don’t know about. 33° and below are the non-secret levels. They think they’re at the top. It is written and illustrated, the oath to Lucifer, and the second part of the oath is while one can claim to be anything one chooses publicly-Christian, atheist, Hindu, Muslim, pagan, Buddhist, whatever, they must otherwise work to destroy and defile the name of Jesus Christ, and to pour down a steady stream of vilification upon Christianity”.
      The diversity of being whatever they want, both publicly and to their own families, just makes it look like all viewpoints are being represented out there in the world, and keeps their cover fairly intact.
      Among the 33°s are world leaders and politicians, heads of major corporations, top celebrities, even Walt Disney, who also helped set up NASA, which is also set up and run by 33° Freemasons, even their so-called “astronauts” must be that level, or OES for women. Good to know that they’ve taken a death oath to lie to you. Both Disney and NASA use all the symbology to flaunt it to the public, and only upper levels know.
      No surprise they hired Bill Nye the Lying Guy to promote their disinformation. He was a washed up comendian with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, but they got him because they needed someone geeky (and they got their “Breakfast Club” of disinfo agents, token representatives from varying demographics, Neil. deGrasse Tyson, Machio Kaku, and they had the replacement Stephen Hawking, the perfect disabled genius who is said to have died fairly recently...also who is not a bioidentical match to the Stephen Hawking who got ALS.
      Not too hard to find a doppelgänger, and a few injections at the right nerve sites can create the same effect. Stephen Hawking’s name was just too priceless to not exploit after he died decades ago. I know it sounds crazy but once you look at it it’s really obvious, embarrassingly obvious. I absolutely believe in miracles and exceptions to health issues, but no one with ALS has lived that long, and the original Stephen had his bottom teeth worn down to stubs, rotted. Aside from the other bioidentical mismatches, the replacement had 4 long, discolored lower teeth that jutted up for all to see.
      Now, I know teeth can heal, anything with a root can draw up nurtrients and heal, and people do indeed heal their teeth with time, proper nutrition to get the required minerals, and patience, but if he were really writing all those books, one would think he’d have some bit of money, and he would have had much better dental care...that is, if people really cared about him, and having your bottom teeth rotted out, the least you would do is replace them with new prosthetic teeth, or let them be, but you wouldn’t likely have them give you long, discolored prosthetic teeth that were also in poor condition, would you? I always wondered if he sat there on stage during public appearances, thinking that if the crowd that came to see him where the geniuses most of them thought they were, they would notice he’s not the same guy, maybe rush the stage and rescue him. And everyone sat there and believed that whatever the computer voice told them was coming from the silent man in the wheelchair.
      How easily people are deceived.
      Anyway, they were all hired to promote Scientism, which is the dogmatic belief in anything presented as science, regardless of the utter ridiculousness of the claim, the lack of evidence, or the presence of mountains of contradictory evidence to the claim...especially so long as it supports the Luciferian agenda and erroneously undermines the Bible, but that part is unknown to the average Scientism-ist, they all just believe anything if someone is wearing a lab coat or says they’re a scientist, no questions asked.
      And they pound their textbooks harder than any Bible gets thumped in the Bible Belt. In one breath they mock people who trust the Bible having read it, studied it, and tested it, just as the Bible says to do, claiming that it’s “just written by a bunch of guys a long time ago, no evidence to support it”, and they claim that people are believing it without questioning it, which isn’t true; and then in the next breath, they point to their textbooks and say “it is written”, and that is their proof of anything presented as “science”.
      They will claim that it cannot be put in a textbook if it isn’t true, and yet when a falsehood is revealed, scientists will always say “we used to believe that, but now we know better“. They will rationalize it by saying “it’s the best evidence we had at the time“. And then they will brush it off and insist that their newest discovery is the truth this time... until they get new evidence again that is presented in a way they can’t cram under their ever-burgeoning rug of nonsense-covering. Too much info sharing, they cannot dismiss it or hide it like they used to. Point out the hypocrisy of accepting it just because it is written, or just because so-and-so said so, and you’ll be met with a glazed-over blank look, or rage. One or the other. They really don’t seem to get it. THEIR science gods are infallible in their eyes. And yet they will insist they do not idolize them. Sure. And Catholics don’t idolize Mary. Not at all.
      Definitely the Freemasons are Luciferian in root, avoid all Bibles put out by any arm of Freemasonry. OES is just an arm that allows females. Mormons don’t seem to know they were founded by a Freemason, even though the symbols are sewn into their underwear and chiseled in stone on their buildings, and their founder’s family was not only known for their con games, but his dad and granddad were Freemasons as well. They even wear the little apron in their rituals and upon burial, theirs symbolizes the fig leaves from Adam and Eve (has fig leaf design on it), and I guess they also fail to realize that wearing the fig leaf symbolizes hiding your lies and transgressions from God. God was angry with that, and re-clothed them properly before banishing them from His sight.
      Anyway, I digress, but I sometimes leave a few points for a seeker to later read and know.
      I haven’t found an issue with a Gideon’s KJV Bible as yet, though. I have a couple of old ones I got second hand; all my Bibles are second hand and old.
      The Gideons expect their Bibles to be taken from motel and hotel rooms, they’ll replace them (I bought mine, of course, old ones). Sure, it’s wrong to steal a Bible, but it is the most stolen book (and the most purchased book), and their stance is they’re glad someone wanted it and probably really needed it. They’d probably send one to anyone who asks. I’ve heard they used to, lots of churches try to give them out. Dollar stores have them, but I wouldn’t trust a new printing of the old version these days.
      Anyway, thanks for that input, I’m checking it out now, the Strong’s concordance is a plus. Like the word “creature”. Teach the Gospel to every creature. Everywhere else in the Bible, a “creature” isn’t just a human. It made me ponder...animals communicate with us, and as the Bible says, even the stones sing of the glory of God, all of creation does. We needn’t necessarily “teach” them, as they already know, and yet, there may be something to communicating it to all living things, a layer or two that will be known later to others, plenty of studies that they know when they’re being addressed. Jesus talked to a tree, I unabashedly talk to all living things as well, have for a long time before beginning to read it. And like the tree, they also respond. Watch animals and plants, especially over time, when you speak of God. Sometimes when I have the Scourby Bible reading playing, all my critters gather close. Just that one adjustment changes things.
      My niece is studying old Greek, but she has no idea how I’m going to be asking her lots of questions in the future. I just know I’ll have detailed questions as I continue to study it. I love how science right now is proving it true in exceptional ways that weren’t possible before as well, genetically, in physics, geology, etc. The more I read it, or hear it read, the more I wish I’d begun earlier. So many nuances I could have been gathering and culling from it.
      Better late than never:)

  • @lakeytaknight9340
    @lakeytaknight9340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I am a survivor of spiritual abuse and this video describes what an abuser is truly like...😭

    • @queenoflasvegas
      @queenoflasvegas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      me too

    • @redrobin494
      @redrobin494 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤜🏻✝️🛐💝☮️✝️🤛🏽

  • @evelynsierra2004
    @evelynsierra2004 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I hate when pastors always preach about prosperity. I love my pastor he taught me how to love God.

  • @rev.michaelcampbell6125
    @rev.michaelcampbell6125 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I walked away from God for the longest time and i got brainwashed by false prophets ( mormons ). Thank God i got out when I did. I am now an ordained minister preaching the blood of Jesus.

    • @ebbygshreve9577
      @ebbygshreve9577 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you aren't keeping the seventh day sabbath then you are are still deceived and preaching pagan doctrines. Only the Seventh Day Adventist are preaching the true gospel of Jesus Christ, the rest are teaching pagan doctrines. God has warned His people to come out of the sun day churches, Babylon, because of their false and pagan doctrines. Babylon comes from Babel which means confusion, where God confused all of the languages. The sun day churches are The Daughters of The Harlot and the Harlot is the RCC and also The Beast of Rev 13. So please come out of them before it is too late for you and your family.

    • @frick6946
      @frick6946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ebbygshreve9577 "Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ." Colossians 2:16-17

    • @ebbygshreve9577
      @ebbygshreve9577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@frick6946 Fran that verse is talking about the ceremonial laws not the Ten Commandments, you notice it says that were a shadow of things to come and the Ten Commandments were never a shadow of things to come. Jesus sumed up the Ten Commandments in two verses. The first was to love the Lord you God with all of your heart and the second was like into it to love your neighbors as yourself. If you keep these two commandments you will be keeping all ten of them because the first four tells us how we should treat God and the last six tells us how we should treat our neighbors.

    • @frick6946
      @frick6946 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ebbygshreve9577 I never said it was talking about the 10 commandments, so I don't know why you said that. My point is that no one should judge anyone else in how they eat, or how they drink, or when they honor the Sabbath etc. I said nothing abut the 10 commandments

    • @ebbygshreve9577
      @ebbygshreve9577 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@frick6946 Yes Fran, but the Sun day Churches try to use that as saying that the Ten Commandments were nailed to the cross which is a lie.

  • @harleydancer9045
    @harleydancer9045 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Thank the Lord Jesus Christ for sending me here to listen to you.😇👍✌ your awesome!

  • @령전-w5q
    @령전-w5q 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sadly these false teachers and self proclaimed prophets have many followers and they believe the twisted words poor souls

  • @addiesgoingon
    @addiesgoingon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    As a new believer, this video was truly helpful for spotting false teachers/prophets, but also for self-assessment and introspection. Thank you for this, and may God bless you !

    • @tabestorm5339
      @tabestorm5339 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey brother. If you stay close to God it won't be hard to spot a false teacher. Especially on tv. May God bless you.

  • @kuinialapati-vaitupu461
    @kuinialapati-vaitupu461 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    1. False prophet can never receive correction. I confirm this to be true. A false prophet came to a church I use to attend. When he would prophesy, he would always say quote: "I will talk now...now the prophet is talking" unquote. He twisted the bible and when he was corrected, he put a curse on the person and said God told him 🤦‍♀️
    It is really sad that even church members are lead astray and are following men instead of following TRUTH!

  • @philliprobinson7724
    @philliprobinson7724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hi Mark, very good video. Sixteen points is a lot to remember on the trot, so I'll summarize them into four principles which apply in any relationship. False prophets, false friends, false partners, and narcissists all lack four virtues.
    1/ They lack honesty, which is not only lying, but also withholding or ignoring truth.
    2/ They lack kindness and goodwill. (love)
    3/ They lack humility, are not teachable, and not equalitarian in relationships.
    4/ They lack knowledge, have diminished awareness, and ignore others' needs.
    I hope this helps someone. Cheers, P.R.

  • @natalieharquail4845
    @natalieharquail4845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    When the pastors tell others about what you asked them to keep private to your friend you know they are false.

    • @sharoncrawford3042
      @sharoncrawford3042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That should never ever happen. My husband is a pastor. He would never repeat something someone told him in confidence, unless it may be criminal and he had to report something to authorities.

    • @natalieharquail4845
      @natalieharquail4845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sharoncrawford3042 i only asked him to pray for me because i wanted to join the Navy. Ends up my friend knew and asked me. I told him 3 times to not say anything. I lost my trust and told him how i felt.

    • @natalieharquail4845
      @natalieharquail4845 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sharoncrawford3042 The pastors name is Phil Schoenthal.

    • @TheGrowingChristianLady
      @TheGrowingChristianLady 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@natalieharquail4845 so sorry about that. He doesn't reflect the true nature of Christ

  • @22vanillalatte
    @22vanillalatte 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Thanks so much for making this video! All of these signs are so true especially with these ‘new age’ teachers. I’m seeing so many youtubers especially young youtubers introduce new age and its so deceptive! Thanks again and may God bless!

  • @piousmutilator4513
    @piousmutilator4513 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This is a very sound video brother. I'm not too cool to admit that I've been duped for false prophets & teachers. Thank you for taking the time to produce this!

    • @perrylim5732
      @perrylim5732 ปีที่แล้ว

      Judge not n you will not be judged.

  • @sunshinegirl1967
    @sunshinegirl1967 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was blindsided when it was revealed that James MacDonald was a false teacher. I had several questions about what he preached, but I didn't question his sincerity because I only heard him on the radio. I myself as a brand new Christian walked right into a bad church which only taught faith. I didn't know they were bad but I did have many questions about what they taught. It really harmed me. I lasted 6 1/2 years there and when I left, I left with the teaching ingrained in me that there were no good churches out there other than their church. So I just stopped going to church. That was 33 years ago. Coming back to God through Jesus Christ has been nothing but a tumultuous struggle. It's a fight every single day. The evil one almost had me, so he's not giving up without a fight. I would appreciate your prayers!

  • @cltheman1960
    @cltheman1960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    With spiritualism creeping into churches, this message needs to be brought to everyone. The need to spread awareness of false prophets is much! God bless you!

  • @ditasmotin9756
    @ditasmotin9756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Lord is my Shepherd, and I shall not want. I am the good Shepherd my sheep hear my voice and the fallow me. We are all one sheep with one Sheperd.( Pastor ) I give my life for my sheep, and no one can snatch them out of my hand. This command i recieved from my Father, However many false prophets, and false Christ will come in the last day who will decieved many. No man is good, God do not please man, God do not glorify man. He who humble shall be my sevant, no man is righteous, They stablish there own righteousness, and have not submmited unto the righteouness of God. From the beginning God made men perfect, but they seek there own goodness, and disobey God base on there own righteouness. Sin is transgression of the Law of Christ. We would not crucified the the Lord of glory if we have known the truth. Now the truth was revealed at the cross. Are we still under the power of darkness, or a slave of Satan. The last prophet use by God in the old covenant was John the Baptist, and the last Apostle use by Our Lord Jesus Christ is Apostles Paul in the new covenant, and the last Shepherd, or Pastor ordain by the Father is only the beggotten Son Christ Jesus who died for us all sinners, and they are many sheep need to be enlighten of the truth. Christian fallowers of Christ listen to the word of God, not the word of men. From the begginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God ( the Son of God ). He is the power, and the righteouness of God ( the Father ). God will use the unwise to shame the wise. No man is wiser than God, He is our creator, and we are His creation. Consider yourself to be called brethren. Many will crept in unnotice among the church of God who will read the scripture out of ignorance, and unbelief. They will read the bible but not able to acknowledges the truth. You will kow them if he speaking of himself, or according to the word God written by the prophets, and of the apostles of Christ, and they are last. What do you have that you have not recieved from the scripture?, and if you did why do you boast about yourselves to be called pastor.are you really the Christ our pastor, or our fellow brethren who is a lost sheep. By the Grace of God we are saved not of yourselves. May God Bless All.

  • @marklager9663
    @marklager9663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do you allow mirroring your video on my channel (with me giving credit to you and your channel?) I exposed a false teacher on my channel and your description fits spot on.

  • @chriscomeaux3354
    @chriscomeaux3354 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Proud of my pastor for passing the test🙌

  • @vivianavanwagoner4994
    @vivianavanwagoner4994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the biggest signs...they never say Jesus is our savior. They give themselves the glory.

    • @sandrabeulah
      @sandrabeulah 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And their dressing is always off. They overshoot all the time

  • @robertcampbell1254
    @robertcampbell1254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I just think I am slowly finding my way out of deception. I don't want to complain, but this level of deception seems unreasonable. It is difficult to move forward.

    • @brittanylinn9275
      @brittanylinn9275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same. I was following a false teacher, but God graciously led me out. The one main thing that helped me see was diving deep into the bible and then I started seeing things that he was saying were slightly changed from the actual bible scripture. At first it's very disappointing and u may get sad thinking is anyone true? But if u dive deep into the bible and rely on God things will start to turn around. You fight thr enemy with the word of God. God bless ❤

  • @graftme3168
    @graftme3168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you are not getting closer to Jesus and knowing Him better and experiencing a real heart change, you are probably in the wrong place! The knowledge you are getting in Church should literally change you on the inside. Jesus said clean the inside and the outside WILL be clean! You can't work to be changed, but the change that comes from knowing Jesus will be seen in our works. Not because it is OUR works, but because the Holy Spirit is working in us. Paul said he didn't preach for a reward or because it was required, but because God put it in him and he couldn't help himself.

  • @dianatorres8948
    @dianatorres8948 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Completely agree! So many people following these wolves pretending to be "sheep" or "Pastors" for that matter, even Apostles... God protects us!!!

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sad but true!

    • @jerromeching6742
      @jerromeching6742 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was one of those sheep till I watch a yt vid about this false prophets if anyone is like me pls pray for repentance.

  • @hollywarehouse7938
    @hollywarehouse7938 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    🎚As the LIBRARY OF KNOWLEDGE🙌🏽BUILDS!! May you continue to BE BLESSED! 🙏🏼

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👍

    • @hollywarehouse7938
      @hollywarehouse7938 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Mark-I watch “Christian TH-cam”, instead of TV...sometimes all day if I’m off.... I will continue to read my Bible AND PRAY FOR DISCERNMENT... I really like Allison Rowe... but my question came when someone I found someone trying to debunk her... I got so caught up in watching about the ILLUMINATI and Free Masons... The Messianic Jews...Anything that talks about False Prophets....
      I JUST REALIZED ALL OF IT HAS KEPT ME AWAY FROM MY BIBLE.... I’ll read your article and PRAY.....think I’m causing myself problems and I need to keep it simple, and not confuse myself...
      Thank you... I appreciate your help, my prayers for you and this channel!

  • @mr.nobodyhere
    @mr.nobodyhere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Are you going to heaven when you die?
    Does what you believe line-up with what God says salvation is all about?
    The Apostle Paul through the words of the risen Savior says in
    1st Corinthians 15:1-4 (kjv):
    "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you *the gospel* which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
    *By which also ye are saved* , if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain;
    For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, *how* that *Christ died for our sins* according to the scriptures;
    And that *he was buried,* and that *he rose again the third day* according to the scriptures:"
    *We simply believe three things:*
    1. How Jesus DIED for the forgiveness of our sins
    (Romans 3:23; 5:8, 5:12, 6:23)
    2. Jesus was BURIED
    (Acts 2:29-31)
    3. and Jesus ROSE AGAIN the third day according to the scriptures (1 Corinthians15:44; Acts 1:3)
    The moment you believe this, many positive things happen to your spiritual position with God and how He sees you!
    Here are just several..
    *You are saved* from Gods rath, and you are sealed by and with the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption, and made complete in him!..
    It is written:
    Ephesians 1:13 - 14 says: "In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, *the gospel of your salvation:* in whom also after that ye *believed,* ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
    Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory."
    According to the perfect, preserved Word of God, the only "work" required for salvation was performed by Jesus at the cross..
    Collossians 2:10 says: "And *ye are complete in him,* which is the head of all principality and power:"
    Collossians 2:12 - 14 says: "Buried with him in baptism, wherein *also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God,* who hath raised him from the dead.
    And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, *having forgiven you ALL trespasses;*
    Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;"
    Ephesians 2:8 - 10 says: *"For by grace are ye saved through faith,* and that *not of yourselves:* it is the gift of God:
    *Not of works*, lest any man should boast.
    For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus *unto good works,* which God hath before ordained that *we should walk in them"*
    *What if I choose not to trust what Jesus did for me?*
    Believe not, and you reject Gods perfect plan of salvation for your own. You will be judged on your unbelief and you will suffer Gods rath.
    Its your choice..eternity in heaven, or eternity in hell.
    The Bible says Jesus did everything nesessary to save your soul from damnation..
    "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord"
    -Rom 6:23
    2 Corinthians 11:3 - But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ
    *Salvation is NOT getting your sins forgiven, it's BELIEVING they already are.* (2 Corinthians 5:18-21)
    I challenge and encourage you to study Gods word for yourself (2 Tim 2:15 King James Version).
    Grace, peace, and salvation to all who read and believe.

  • @gereral1_jackofalltrades
    @gereral1_jackofalltrades 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the point on living like your average believer. If all these millionaires would buy normal house car and give rest to gods kingdom wow what a big difference would be in each community. I cannot listen to any preacher who owns jets, lives in Manson's. Where your treasure is there is your heart. Their testimony and whitness goes out the door. Especially those who merchandise gods word. God gives teachers gift. But teachers turn around and use what was given by god to build their estates. Pretty sick. It says in proverbs hell is never satisfied neither is thy eyes. Think about that..... here is another jewel. He who labors much it's because of his mouth to feed it. Lust , lust and more lust.......
    What's even worse. Because you lust you gravitate towards them thinking its gain to follow god. Then they make merchandise of you. I love god and he is so wise. Jude in bible talks about this. Clouds without water. What goes in never comes back. Put your money into a deep black hole...... They promise the world and won't even lift a finger to help you. Lol

  • @martinsimpson8699
    @martinsimpson8699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Peace and love to all those in Christ Jesus
    Just simply read the bible over and over.... if your baptized and let Gods word show you who his people are!
    Most of them on you tube cant stick to the scripture, not teach love and have a really hard time with the name Jesus Christ.
    If you read the scriptures you'd know why.
    Jesus and not these guys on you said "LET NO MAN DECEIVE YOU"

  • @juliette7776
    @juliette7776 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I had an encounter with one who taught I was to be fooled , he insisted that I send him my seed before he could pray for me . Beware they are out there

  • @warrenpizarro5130
    @warrenpizarro5130 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Matthew 7
    Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheeps clothing but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. For by their fruit you will recognize them

  • @michaelcartner6859
    @michaelcartner6859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One red flag that wasn't here mentioned, is when some pastor/teacher speaks during his sermon in an unknown tongue and there is no interpreter, contrary to 1 Corinthians. That scenario always means he is not being led by the Holy Spirit but a demonic spirit, because the Holy Spirit wrote through the Apostle Paul the rules in First Corinthians.
    Also, if the teacher claims to be an apostle, he is false.

  • @itoro22
    @itoro22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A lot of these sounds like Marcus Rogers. His followers refuse to believe that he’s not a false prophet.

  • @Iworkwithnitwits
    @Iworkwithnitwits 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Every time I listen to Joel Olsteen's sermons they are always about worldly gain not spiritual gain.

    • @7x779
      @7x779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which Joel osteen are you listening to? Are there 2 of them?

  • @error60091
    @error60091 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks be to Christ Jesus for what you do! It's interesting to see how many of these points are connected with narcissism and narcissistic behavior..

  • @redneckrabbi9713
    @redneckrabbi9713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There is way too many folks on social media claimin to be preachers, pastors, evangelist, prophets, apostles an bishops while on meth,crack, pot, an alcohol.

  • @evelynsierra2004
    @evelynsierra2004 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My cousin's pastor and his wife insisted that she get baptized and I knew she wasn't ready. They wanted to gain membership for their Church. My pastor is in heaven and he taught me how to love Jesus Christ. Now my pastor is Dr Charles Stanley

  • @danlapan12
    @danlapan12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Very informative video. Thank you, I'll be on the look out for these characteristics.

  • @Rfvjkcfgnnj
    @Rfvjkcfgnnj ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Say It was Awesome to yourself and believe it was you know the word awesome is in the Bible we have an awesome God and we do that's a fact

  • @Jennyyells408
    @Jennyyells408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow ... The truth has set me free from past deception my lord I pray for people like this that they come back to Jesus and repent !

  • @aliyahavery381
    @aliyahavery381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for this video. So many believers have been hurt by the kind of people you're talking about.

  • @seanmullins7869
    @seanmullins7869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mark you Reeaally! Helped me with this one my brother. Praise God!

  • @didibobo4866
    @didibobo4866 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, thanks!! Verified my strong suspicions about an Internet personality who I now definitely identify as a false prophet. Leading many sheep astray unfortunately. God bless, very helpful video! 👍

  • @kevindavis4709
    @kevindavis4709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You look familiar did I see you before on here? But anyway o enjoy your videos very truthful and informative and helpful.

  • @wafflecrusts
    @wafflecrusts ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I see a lot of self proclaimed prophets on tiktok as well, that speak about the rapture and about how we need to repent now or we'll all die before 2023. If I'm being honest I'm still very young, still a minor, I'm trying to get closer to God and these people do nothing by scare me, this video really gave my alot of relief. Thank you.

    • @Anony584
      @Anony584 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anyone, who talks of rapture vs repenting from sin/getting saved, are false prophets. The rapture is at Jesus's second coming and most will be repenting way too late at that time.

  • @queendevi2492
    @queendevi2492 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Excellent video. I know one pastor,he is surely a false profet because he has some qualities that you have mentioned in this video.And I left that church. 😇

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you have found a new church that is better for you :)

    • @queendevi2492
      @queendevi2492 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger yes I found it. That's a true church 😇😇😇

  • @jamesgorham7125
    @jamesgorham7125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A lover of money, and do not like to be corrected is big signs of a false teacher

  • @Tme3316
    @Tme3316 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent & Well Said Video! God Bless You For Helping People!

  • @kinnajppe_140
    @kinnajppe_140 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am glad i found your channel!
    I'm sure your know these videos about 'gay christians'. What do you think about it? What i mean is, people who are calling themselfes Christian, while still practicing a gay lifestyle. As far as i know there are several verses in the bible, in which it is expressed that homosexuallity is sexual immorality.
    Just curious about what you think about the topic.
    Thanks for making all these videos! God bless you!

    • @propheticword2501
      @propheticword2501 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shalom,
      to answer your question in a short, read in 1st Corinthians 6:9-10 - 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
      10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
      Also in Romans 1 lets start at verse 26 for the topic - 26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
      27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
      28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
      29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
      30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
      31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
      32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
      Let us go deeper:
      Lets take another one out 1st John 2:4-6 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
      5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
      6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
      Very clear God speaks in the old Testament and He say's it is an abomination.
      You can also if you like read deeper in the book of revelation in Chapter 2 and 3 the letters to the Churches.
      Most warning is also
      Hebrwes 10:26 - 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, - Very clear
      If we come to Christ we are renewed in the Baptism as we die from the World but raise with Jesus in the spirit, the old things are no more.
      We must stay away from our sin's and the Holy Spirit given to us will help us. There is a different in sinning; by mistake, John describes it, or wilfully as Paul tells.
      Homosexuality has nothing to do in Christianity and of course not in the church!
      Many think we are discriminating, but it is a false accusation. For example: if you want to be member in Dinners Club, you must have some millions in your bank account. If you do not have millions, you cannot enter. Is it discriminating? They have principals to keep their image clean. Also they have rules to follow, if they break it, they also will be kicked out
      So if you want to have salvation, you need to do the will of God and this is going out of sin, being born again and live a holy life.
      You have a choice to be part of the family or to continue in your ways. God has made us men and women. He created men in his image and likeness. God's likeness is not homosexuality.
      Everything against the likeness of God is sin, everything against the word of God is sin. Satan sinned from the beginning, and his destination is clear.
      God does not force anyone to get salvation, but those who chose it, will live according to God's will.
      Homosexuality is confusion of mind, planted into the mind by satan.
      I have a choice, walking with satan or walking with God. If i do God's will, and live as he wants us to live and as He created us, I have salvation. The sacrefice of Jesus, the grace of God, is not a free ticket to sin and enjoy everlasting life. He is holy, let us be holy.
      Here a last verse: Rev 3:15-16 - 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
      16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
      God is very clear on it!
      We as Christians offer counseling and deliverance prayers, teachings and support. But if the person does not want to change, Jesus said it clear how to win a brother back: Matthew 18:15-17 - 15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
      We can find much more about it, but I have highlighted some scriptures which fully answers and gives light to the topic of homosexuality and effeminate behavior in the Church and what those have to expect from God, not from us! It is the written word of God!
      Glory is to our King the almighty God Jesus Christ Amen
      I hope it answered your question.
      God bless you!
      Naz

  • @Free_at_last-v9c
    @Free_at_last-v9c 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Does a false prophet know they are a false prophet? I know that sounds like a dumb question but what if they are blind to their immature flesh?

    • @theom1442
      @theom1442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not dumb question at all. The answer is some actually don't know. They are just being used by the devil. For exam others start well as true servants....along the line satan tricks/enters them through depression, anger or just doubt...satan plants a seed of doubt in their Spirit then they get confused and satan uses them... what hurts is that others still believe that they are being used by God. Yet God has departed from them....and a third force enters and continues using them.

  • @mzsonsie
    @mzsonsie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You pretty much described the Pastor of the church I have been trying to be a part of for 3 years. I always felt off but I also wanted to make sure that I was not wrong in my conclusions so I stuck it out for 3 years and now I've been praying that God give me the clarity to release me from this place that I feel so uncomfortable with. And voila! I run into this video and all the details are spot on with everything that made me uncomfortable. Thank you so much. God is good all the time! 🙏

  • @stantheman260
    @stantheman260 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    False prophets have a messiah complex. They want to be worshipped. They may appear to be compassionate, caring and understanding, but actually consider others to be totally dispensable.

  • @godsdaughtercindy5174
    @godsdaughtercindy5174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I fell into following a few you tube "prophets", however soon realized (discernment) that she/he were feeding the viewers political views that were targeted to them. In these uncertain times we are seeking to hear from God, and when the "prophets" tell us what we hope to hear, it is so easy to fall into the trap. Another sign is the "paypal me" links>> they are "wolves in sheeps clothing".

  • @lighthouse6748
    @lighthouse6748 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This helps point out a lot of characteristics of False Prophets. Thank You.

  • @rtr4342
    @rtr4342 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    we need more people willing to speak truth! God bless you and thank you.

  • @ricoisthegoat4342
    @ricoisthegoat4342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is there’s way to mention someone’s sin in a non prideful way like you are better then that person?

  • @elagopaulus3017
    @elagopaulus3017 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for this video, this needs to go viral.You have really explained a lot to me and I think it makes things easier for me now.

  • @stantheman260
    @stantheman260 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Of great concern is Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, Joyce Meyer and Joel O’steen.

  • @leighemerson2792
    @leighemerson2792 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The bible is very clear most people will perish because of luck of knowledge.
    Read bible yourself and let no man deceive you.
    These days pastors are charging consultation fee to see them and telling them they will receive more breakthroughs.
    If it does not follow Jesus’ example and not in the bible don’t go for it.

  • @rashellmometko9326
    @rashellmometko9326 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ty right to the point as usual. May Yeshua Bless you and your love ❤️ ones.

  • @donnashirley508
    @donnashirley508 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was very good information. Thanks for sharing. God bless you. So much truth 👍

  • @terryanderson7316
    @terryanderson7316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Mark. You’re insights are always well grounded, sensible and factual and I enjoy listening to you.

  • @drayyoutube5843
    @drayyoutube5843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I follow DLM Christian Lifestyle on TH-cam and I want to know if he is a real or fake preacher. I will stop watching him if I find out he’s fake. He sounds real to me.

    • @ly626
      @ly626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I watch him... He looks very true and already have talked about fake teatchers, give a look at his videos

  • @neo7566
    @neo7566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Prosperity preachers more and more try to turn God into their personal Genie. What can God do for you! Jesus said it is finished. he's already done it. Also things taken out of context. Context! Context! Context!

  • @jerrylisby5376
    @jerrylisby5376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been there done that. I had a Pastor that blew up on me for questioning a small matter. Even before that if I tried to add a little different take in an open forum Sunday School he belittled what I said. He could of said he didn't agree and give the reasons but no.

    • @laurieman55mccabe59
      @laurieman55mccabe59 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes jerry that right i had the same thing . when i riased aye matter to the pastor he blew me up in front of people as well , it was about aye guy preaching of his testiminy and christains were moning it was to long i said i disagree to him cause they were running aye man of god down , he said i payed him i wanted to get the youth saved , that all he was worried about the money ,

  • @UnchainedDisciples
    @UnchainedDisciples 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You make some good and insightful points. This will help many.
    I do get concerned that we seem to use “pastor” and “prophet” interchangeably. All pastors aren’t prophets and all prophets aren’t pastors. Some bible verses only apply to prophets.

  • @Jesus24347
    @Jesus24347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s how I feel my pastor turned my baptism into a photo shoot and posted it on Facebook

  • @susanokugo7831
    @susanokugo7831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Number 14, 15 & 16 are usually the clear signs of a false prophet. God bless you brother.

  • @writeousrhema
    @writeousrhema 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You described my last 3 pastors. Thanks. Great content.

  • @doracuadra2749
    @doracuadra2749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    people need to pray and search the scriptures and compare it with other books of the bible. so Jesus said watch for false prophets and search if it is true or not.

  • @hazeldecker622
    @hazeldecker622 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I appreciate what a balanced approach you have to your teachings.

  • @mssn3166
    @mssn3166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    can you please make a video of the characteristics of prophets in the Old Testament? thank you and great videos as always!

  • @danielcao606
    @danielcao606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, this is the best list of things I found about false prophets! Very helpful and very well done! Simple but to the point. Thank you brother!

  • @Cious05
    @Cious05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very interesting and informative indeed. Thanks!

  • @spiritmy
    @spiritmy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why God or Jesus don't show up, so that false prophets won't be there, it look like some invisible being is playing around in this world, something is not right, you cannot see me I can fool you, is hide seek game.ha ha ha, when people going to destroy everyone, then somebody will say, I am coming to take take you to heaven, I think ,that is something children will say, to make fun. Something is not right some where. Open up your mind, bye bye.

  • @sonrize7679
    @sonrize7679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally, you brought this up. My pastors follows Guillermo Maldonado a big known fraud in miami. My church is founded by him but we're in a different location in AZ. Sometimes I feel my pastor is condemning to judgmental towards the youth. Not fair. I take frequent break from my own church witch is sad cause I love everyones there. Plus I love the pastor daughter so it's hard to honor such spiritual parents. Lol WDID?

  • @brooklyndonnigan9679
    @brooklyndonnigan9679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow this video was so helpful! He didn’t call out certain pastors like I’ve seen other videos doing so I can make that decision myself. It’s also good to know what to pray for if you show signs of this. If God wants me to become a preacher to the people, videos like these really open my eyes and heart to know what to exactly pray for so I don’t become one of those false teachers. This confirmed I need to read more in depth the Bible!

  • @vipinviswanathan7763
    @vipinviswanathan7763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would say that majority of pastors of today have already fallen away from the truth. I was in prosperity speaking church and I left because of their terrible teachings. I thought only they are the false prophets. I went to an evangelical church and pastor over there teaches bible well but extremely wicked person. Theology is one main reason that deceived them. There is no church with perfect theology. When man loses focus on Jesus and go after something else, they become false prophets. Their main identity is their cruelty of defending themselves by speaking lies, playing mind games, acting to love others, cooperates with other false preachers, hates to be corrected. Many points you already discussed. Jesus says abomination of desolation. Today the body of Christ has been destroyed by false prophets. And it is becoming worse. The end time is so near. We see epidemics, war, rumors of war and finally the false prophets. Majority of pastors out there have already fallen.

  • @patriciaking7892
    @patriciaking7892 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video explains the reason I don't go to church anymore. I can discern fake people. I'm praying to God to lead me where I need to go to worship with other TRUE CHRISTIANS.

  • @ricksivley7047
    @ricksivley7047 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, you nailed it brother. Thank you very much for hitting all the points.

  • @jemmy924
    @jemmy924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beware of FALSE prophets! Thanks Mark for this vid👍

  • @Mr.NoBody-e9u
    @Mr.NoBody-e9u 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I go to a church under this type of pastor. I noticed it right off the bat, but I always feel like God does not want me to leave. Over the years I've made plans to leave time and time again but then have a change of heart. I'm back to not wanting to be there because I see things arent changing. Supposedly there was repentance, but I haven't seen the fruit. I'm tired...

  • @deepakemmanuel4570
    @deepakemmanuel4570 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    God bless you brother in Jesus name amen