#beware false teachings

[an-unanonymous-messenger]

I ran across an article speaking about how "it says nowhere in the Bible that Jesus died for our sins". This is a heresy. It does indeed say in many places in the Bible that Jesua died for our sins. It even holds record about Jesus foretelling His death many times before He died. All the four Gospel accounts hold evidence of it. It is even written in the Book of the Acts of the Apostles and the Epistles. Even the prophecies throughout the Old Testament, from beginning to end. Be careful who you listen to, for he may be a false teacher. You can find it throughout the Bible about Jesus laying down His life as a ransom for the whole world. There is a reason why He said He's the Good Shepherd. As Jesus says, as written in John 10:11 - "I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep." He as our Good Shepherd has authority to lay down His life and to take it back (John 10:18). He did indeed come to give His life for all, and it is finished. Let us therefore turn to our Good Shepherd, Who knows the right way to the Kingdom of God.

[feedingtheflockministry]

Word Of Faith Movement EXPOSED || This is OCCULTIC...

In this video, Daniel talks about the fake biblical teachings of the word of faith movement. What they teach is not real faith, but fake religion, teaching you can be like God, and use the "faith force" to speak things into existence. What is "faith force"? what is prosperity preaching? Why is the word of faith movement occultic? Watch this important video to find out the answers to these questions and see why you should leave the word of faith movement immediately.

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This is one of the best videos on this subject I have ever seen. I personally grew up in this occultic teaching during the 1980’s and revisited it during my mid to late twenties with Joel Osteen. This teaching is so twisted in its nature and is a product of satan. So many people have been hurt by its venomous effects, and fell away from the faith. They end up blaming God for things not going the way the preachers said it would, and all the while being financially drained and mislead. It’s truly a shame that so many believers are caught in its web of deception. Please watch the video which is only 11 minutes long, and share it with others here on MeWe and other platforms. Other believers need to see this as well as those that abandoned the faith because of it.

[mindfulldsliving]

Understanding 3 Nephi 14:15-20: A Warning to Beware of False Prophets

Understanding the warning against false prophets in 3 Nephi 14:15-20 can be like standing on the edge of a dense forest, cautious of wolves in sheep's clothing.

Beware of False Prophets: Identifying and Responding to Deception in Faith In 3 Nephi 14:15, we encounter a powerful warning that resonates through time: “Beware of false prophets.” These words aren’t just a cautionary note; they’re a critical reminder of the need for discernment. False prophets often appear as benign or even benevolent figures, cloaked in the guise of truth. But beneath the…

[thewordfortheday]

“Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits.” Matthew 7:15-16

It is so easy to be deceived by false prophets who sound good, and promote good, when they are ultimately destructive. You can tell them by what they omit rather than what they include, omitting from the whole counsel of God. They come as wolves dressed as sheep. The most ravenous of animals disguised as the most harmless of animals. This is the deceitfulness of the false prophets. You will know them by their fruit- their behavior, and their deeds. But the greatest test is their teaching. Does it line up with the Word of God? If not, it is false. This means we must know our Bibles ourselves. The best defense against a counterfeit is to know the original. Let's read the scriptures and be well-versed in it, and be rooted in the truth, so that, when we hear a false teacher, we will be able to discern instantly and flee from them. 

[lionofthegoldsun]

False prophets and false apostles need to step off the stage, shut their mouths and repent. They’re doing more harm than good.

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They must be silenced, because they are turning whole families away from the truth by their false teaching. And they do it only for money.

-Titus 1:11

These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy.

1 Timothy 6:5

Having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.

-2 Timothy 3:5

“Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.

-Matthew 7:15

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

-John 10:10

[honesty-my-policy]

Resources/Sources against HAMAS + more [re-organization of previous posted resources]

LONG POST - WILL PUT A READ MORE - SEE UNDER IT FOR MORE RESOURCES.

Sources/places that have uncensored footage from the Oct. 7th attack. For anyone who needs a reality check or needs to smack someone with a reality check.

THIS FOOTAGE IS UNCENSORED AND HIGHLY DISTURBING BUT IMPORTANT TO HISTORY. I HAVE WATCHED A LARGE COMPILATION AND IT STILL RUNS THROUGH MY MIND ALL DAY.

https://www.october7thattack.com/

https://oct7th.org/

https://www.hamasvideo.com/

https://theworldwatch.com/tags/hamas/

https://www.hamas-massacre.net/

important websites + articles they have posted

UN Watch - https://unwatch.org/about-us/our-work/

Fact Checking UNRWA Claims About Teachers and Education

Hamas stole 36,000 liters of fuel from UN warehouses

Group of 3,000 UNRWA teachers celebrates Hamas massacre and rape

UN staff celebrate Hamas massacre

The Case against UNRWA from UN Watch - link

2023-Report-UNRWA-pdf - link

Report: Red Cross Statements ‘Overwhelmingly’ Biased Against Israel - link

Honest Reporting - https://honestreporting.com/about/

Desperate Media Accuse Israel of ‘War Crime’ Over Killing of Terrorists in Daring Hospital Raid

Media Accused Israel of ‘Strike’ on Palestinians Who Died in Gaza City Aid Truck Stampede

Council on Foreign Relations -https://www.cfr.org/about

What is HAMAS? Link

The Sunni-Shia Divide - link

MeForum - https://www.meforum.org/about/

A Primer on Hamas; Part 4: Who Are the Palestinians? - link

Countering ‘Pro-Palestine’ Propaganda Part 4: Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing - link

Countering ‘Pro-Palestine’ Propaganda Part 5: Gaza is an Open-Air Prison - link

Countering ‘Pro-Palestine’ Propaganda Part 6: Palestinian Refugees’ Right of Return - link

Israel Can Trust Hamas - To Keep Its Promises - link

The Rhetoric of Nonsense - link

The Wilson Center - https://www.wilsoncenter.org/about

Digital Deception: Disinformation’s Impact in the Israel-Hamas War - link

Hamas: Words and Deeds… - link 

Hamas over-reporting civilian casualties in Gaza, again - link

Misc Articles (find the about page yourself if you care enough) -

Hamas use of human shields in Gaza (pdf) - link

Intelligence Reveals Details of U.N. Agency Staff’s Links to Oct. 7th Attack - link

Don’t erase our history: The Jewish people are indigenous to the land of Israel - link

Hamas’s October 7th Attack: Visualizing the Data - link

Teaching Terror: How Hamas Radicalizes Palestinian Society - link

Why Hamas is an Unreliable Source and How Many Reporters Fail to Disclose this - link

Misc Resources -

The Complete List of the 1030 Jewish Expulsions in Human History (pdf) - link

Educational Posts made by rootsmetal -

Palestine and the Holocaust

Hamas's Islamism

we are treated differently

evidence (there's plenty)

teaching hatred

united nations

lies about 1948

was there peace before 1948?

HAMAS Guidelines to Social Media (excerpts)

Anyone killed or martyred is to be called a civilian from Gaza or Palestine, before we talk about his status in jihad or his military rank. Don't forget to always add 'innocent civilian' or 'innocent citizen' in your description of those killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza.

Begin [your reports of] news of resistance actions with the phrase 'In response to the cruel Israeli attack,' and conclude with the phrase 'This many people have been martyred since Israel launched its aggression against Gaza.' Be sure to always perpetuate the principle of 'the role of the occupation is attack, and we in Palestine are fulfilling [the role of] the reaction.'

Beware of spreading rumors from Israeli spokesmen, particularly those that harm the home front. Be wary regarding accepting the occupation's version [of events]. You must always cast doubts on this [version], disprove it, and treat it as false.

The interior ministry prepared a series of suggestions specifically for Palestinian activists who speak to Westerners via social media. The ministry emphasizes that conversations with them should be conducted differently from conversations with other Arabs.

When speaking to the West, you must use political, rational, and persuasive discourse, and avoid emotional discourse aimed at begging for sympathy. There are elements with a conscience in the world; you must maintain contact with them and activate them for the benefit of Palestine. Their role is to shame the occupation and expose its violations.

Avoid entering into a political argument with a Westerner aimed at convincing him that the Holocaust is a lie and deceit; instead, equate it with Israel's crimes against Palestinian civilians.

The narrative of life vs. the narrative of blood: [When speaking] to an Arab friend, start with the number of martyrs. [But when speaking] to a Western friend, start with the number of wounded and dead. Be sure to humanize the Palestinian suffering. Try to paint a picture of the suffering of the civilians in Gaza and the West Bank during the occupation's operations and its bombings of cities and villages.

Do not publish photos of military commanders. Do not mention their names in public, and do not praise their achievements in conversations with foreign friends!

Recently I came across a bunch more ancient/old maps of the Middle East, Near East, Levant, Israel, and others. Some are remakes as the old ones were degraded or unable to be scanned, some are historian estimates of what the area looked like at the times, others are actual scans of maps from back in the day. I will link specific maps of interest but also databases below. I will link the maps first and the databases they are from above them.

David Rumsey Historical Map Collection (over 130,000 maps and related images online)

Alte Welt: Städte. (Old world: cities)

No. 1: General map of the countries mentioned in the Bible

No. 2: Map of the journeyings of the Israelites : in the desert

Turkey. Middle East. Ancient World

American Society of Overseas Research (online resources)

The Ancient Near East: The Hellenistic World c. 200 BCE

Neo-Hittite and Aramean States

Iron Age IIIv2 Empires

The National Library of Israel

Specific search for maps of Israel

Map History (part of the virtual library)

Index

Gallica (digital library of the National France Library and its partners + I don’t know if it’s just my browser but switching the language to English didn’t work much so it was mostly in French)

Database

Maps

W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research (Digital Collection)

Palestine of the Old Testament

Historic Map Works

ASIA/recens summa/cura delineata

United Nations Archives

Map Collection of the League of Nations + UNOG

Library of Congress World Digital Library

Map Collection

links to previous posts containing the same resources in case i missed any - link

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

As You Judge, So Shall You Be Judged

1 “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. 2 For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you. 3 Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove that splinter from your eye,’ while the wooden beam is in your eye? 5 You hypocrite, remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter from your brother’s eye.

Pearls Before Swine

6 “Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces.

The Answer to Prayers

7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. 9 Which one of you would hand his son a stone when he asks for a loaf of bread, 10 or a snake when he asks for a fish? 11 If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to those who ask him.

The Golden Rule

12 “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets.

The Narrow Gate

13 “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. 14 How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few.

False Prophets

15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves. 16 By their fruits you will know them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Just so, every good tree bears good fruit, and a rotten tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a rotten tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 So by their fruits you will know them.

The True Disciple

21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? Did we not drive out demons in your name? Did we not do mighty deeds in your name?’ 23 Then I will declare to them solemnly, ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you evildoers.’

The Two Foundations

24 “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. 25 The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock. 26 And everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not act on them will be like a fool who built his house on sand. 27 The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. And it collapsed and was completely ruined.”

28 When Jesus finished these words, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, 29 for he taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes. — Matthew 7 | New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) New American Bible, Revised Edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Cross References: 1 Samuel 15:33; 1 Samuel 24:13; 1 Kings 13:18; Job 22:16; Psalm 6:8; Psalm 16:11; Psalm 34:4; Psalm 37:4; Psalm 84:11; Psalm 109:17; Proverbs 9:8; Proverbs 10:8; Proverbs 10:25; Proverbs 23:9; Isaiah 35:8; Isaiah 63:7; Daniel 4:14; Matthew 5:17; Matthew 8:1; Matthew 10:15; Matthew 11:1; Matthew 12:33; Matthew 22:40; Matthew 25:10; Luke 6:37; Luke 6:41-42 and 43; Luke 11:10; Luke 13:24; John 3:14; Romans 2:1; 2 Corinthians 11:3; James 3:12

Judge Not, That You May Judge Well

Key Points in Matthew 7

1. Do Not Judge 7. Ask, Seek, Knock 13. Enter through the Narrow Gate 15. A Tree and Its Fruit 24. The Wise and the Foolish Builders 28. Jesus ends his sermon, and the people are astonished.

[warriorsofgodchannel]

Beware of False Prophets

In Matthew 7:15-20, Jesus warns us about false prophets who come in sheep's clothing but are inwardly ravenous wolves. He teaches that we will know them by their fruits—whether their actions align with God's truth or lead people astray. This passage reminds us to be discerning and vigilant in our faith.

If you want to learn more about identifying and guarding against false teachings, watch the video and seek God’s wisdom in truth.

Video

[an-unanonymous-messenger]

Nowadays, we look around and see many people claiming to be the Messiah, but are nothing more than regular people aiming to gain a following and attention from others, sadly even those chosen by God. This does not align with the arrival of the One True Messiah, whose arrival will be seen by all the earth (Matthew 24:27). And all these false prophets are no lesser danger, for both can deceive people with sweet talk and signs they show to deceive people. This is why we need to be sober and stay awake, in order not to be the next victim of their lies and trickery. Their teachings do not align with the Word of God given to us to discern them, even though it would seem like they actually know the Word of God best. Keep checking the Word and you'll see. What comes after them is the worst. The antichrist will come, who exalts himself over everything considered a god, even the only True God Himself, making himself appear as God, deceiving people with signs and wonders by the power of satan. But this isn't our end, for the Lord promised to come and destroy him, and His promises are not false. Be careful our there not to be deceived by another "prophet" or "messiah" luring people into deceit.

[holystormfire]

What should have our attention?

Ecclesiastes 7:13

Accept the way God does things, for who can straighten what he has made crooked?

John 5:19

So Jesus explained, “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does.”

We should pay attention to what God is doing and the way he is working in our lives and in the world around us.

Hebrews 2:3-4

So what makes us think we can escape if we ignore this great salvation that was first announced by the Lord Jesus himself and then delivered to us by those who heard him speak? And God confirmed the message by giving signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever he chose.

Luke 8:18

So pay attention to how you hear. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.

1 Corinthians 2:2

For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified.

We should pay attention to the message Jesus has for us. What Jesus says is reinforced by who he is—God’s Son. If Jesus was not God’s Son, he would be incapable of raising us from the dead. He would have no power to save us and take us to heaven. Think of the most important person on earth. If that person wanted to talk with you, would you listen? Would you give him or her your full attention? How much more important is the Son of God!

Psalm 119:78

I will concentrate on your commandments.

2 Peter 1:19

Because of that experience, we have even greater confidence in the message proclaimed by the prophets. You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp shining in a dark place—until the Day dawns, and Christ the Morning Star shines in your hearts.

God’s Word deserves our attention. Through his Word, God speaks to us and brings us life that last forever.

Proverbs 16:20

Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful.

Proverbs 19:27

If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will turn your back on knowledge.

Proverbs 22:17

Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction.

Proverbs 5:13

Oh, why didn’t I listen to my teachers? Why didn’t I pay attention to my instructors?

Proverbs 5:1

My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen carefully to my wise counsel.

It’s essential to pay attention to the instruction we receive from God’s Word and from wise counselors or teachers. If we don’t, we may be turning our backs on God himself.

Matthew 7:15

Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.

Matthew 16:11-12

Why can’t you understand that I’m not talking about bread? So again I say, “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.’” Then at last they understood that he wasn’t speaking about the yeast in bread, but about the deceptive teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

We must be alert to the deception of false prophets and false teachers, those who twist God’s Word to make it say whatever they want. Pay attention to their wiles, but not their words. If a person is not speaking for God, we should not accept that person’s teaching as from God.

Mark 13:32-33

However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!

Luke 21:31, 34-36

In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that the Kingdom of God is near . . . Watch out! Don’t let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Don’t let that day catch you unaware, like a trap. For that day will come upon everyone living on the earth. Keep alert at all times. And pray that you might be strong enough to escape these coming horrors and stand before the Son of Man.

1 Thessalonians 5:4-6

But you aren’t in the dark about these things, dear brothers and sisters, and you won’t be surprised when the day of the Lord comes like a thief. For you are all children of the light and of the day; we don’t belong to darkness and night. So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded.

Be prepared for the day when Jesus promised he would return again by paying attention to the way you live. Live as if he is coming back today.

Ephesians 6:18

Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.

Colossians 4:2

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

Matthew 26:41

Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!

Your prayer life deserves your focused attention. That’s how you best connect to God himself.

1 Corinthians 16:13

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.

1 Timothy 4:16

Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.

1 Timothy 4:8

Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.

The growth and strengthening of our spiritual lives deserves our attention. If it pays to exercise our bodies so we keep them healthy, how much more it pays to build our souls so they are healthy.

[femmefatalelf]

Escaping the Illusion's Web: Why you're trapped in your current life and how to change it

If a genie suddenly popped out of a bottle and offered to answer to any question that has been troubling you, what would you ask? That was pretty visit site here much the situation posed to thousands of metaphysically oriented people recently when they were given the opportunity to solicit the aid of higher consciousness.

Not surprisingly, the majority of the questions concerned personal predicaments. Here's a fairly representative example: "I have been on a spiritual path for fifteen years. I am a vegetarian. I meditate and do yoga. I am a healer and am always offering myself in service to others. Why can't I have the perfect relationship? Please help me. Thank you, Mary."

Mary is typical of the many Light Workers who responded. She feels stuck, disempowered, and more than a little frustrated by the condition of her life, and she wants (almost desperately) to find a way out. This presents a curious dilemma, for in the perception of higher consciousness, Mary's problem has already been surmounted - only she hasn't yet realized this, so she herself continues to perpetuate it.

Within the laws of the illusion created by the Veil of Forgetting (the energetic barrier that separates each human incarnating on Earth from knowing who he or she truly is), problems arise purely out of preference. When you find yourself in a less than optimum situation, it is because the condition as you perceive it clashes with how you would like things to be. If you could look from a higher perspective, you would recognize the perfection of your circumstance, the great care and intent expended in its creation, and the lesson it offers for your growth. And you would realize that the answers you seek are already with you. But while this may be lovely theory, it has little value unless you can do it.

It's always tempting to ask an expanded intelligence to intervene and fix the problem for you, but this also means giving your power away. Given the choice, wouldn't you prefer to learn how to resolve problems by yourself? There is a wonderful saying attributed to the Chinese: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. It is in this spirit that we offer the following information.

The key to the solution is embedded right in Mary's question, hidden so cleverly in plain view that the questioner rarely sees it. Her question, like almost all the others we received, is centered on the pronouns "I," "myself," and "me." "Of course," you might think. "After all, who else but I is experiencing the problem, and who else but I wishes to know the fix?" Beware, however, of truths that seem self-evident. They often turn out to be glib but false axioms that you-like most humans experiencing the world behind the Veil - assume are immutable.

As Albert Einstein delighted in reminding his associates, it is impossible to solve problems at the level of their creation. What this refers to is not the need for more intelligence and information but rather an increased awareness, or consciousness. It is simply another way of expressing one of the universal truths of Creation: What you see depends on where you're looking from. A problem persists only as long as the person experiencing it clings to his or her existing viewpoint.

There is no area of conflict on your planet today - personal, national, or global - that is not rooted in this simple principle. One faction wages war against another only because of differences in the points from which they view. There is no objective right or wrong; there is only perception. The solution is not compromise, for compromise can cripple the spirit and most often results in mutual dissatisfaction and covert resentment. Resolving the issue requires that both parties let go of their personality viewpoints (expressed as belief systems) and rise above the level of conflict to meet in a new field where both are seeing in a new way.

It is the same with an individual's problems. Therapy and processing only help you adjust to what is an unpleasant circumstance. The real solution is to let go of the viewpoint that keeps you stuck and expand into a greater level of consciousness.

"So," you might ask, "can I become more conscious?" The response is "Yes and no." Why such an evasive answer? Because the question holds the very glossed-over, self-evident assumption that lies at the heart of your difficulties. Which I are you speaking about? If you think there is only one, then there is much to reconsider.

[libbee]

Some dangerous advice i have heard of:

Everyone deserves love and compassion.i dont think love should be given out freely. Dont abuse others but dont wear your heart on your sleeves.

With enough love and kindness, they can change.People change when they face adversity or bad luck or suffering or any life changing event. There is no change without destruction. Dont believe the false idea of change and false claims of self improvement. People dont just change on a random friday because they have had enough of their bad behaviour

No concept of boundaries in blood related family. I dont know why this is something that we ignore in families

Mentorship and guidance will change the bad person. A lot of times i read in r/buddhism the example of angulimala whom Buddha changed. This is folklore. Please dont try to change the world

Nonduality means we all are one. See behind the flesh. See the human behind the mask. I only understand the concept of "forgiveness".

To tolerate abuse because it makes you look wise, tolerant, kind

Material pursuits are bad. spiritual pursuits are superior (even if the spiritual gurus take gifts and donations from devotees)

Be friends eith everyone. everyone has positive qualities to teach you. You dont need a bad person to teach you positive qualities.

You need to put your power outside yourself in someone. I think that guru is inside only

Life lessons. What life lessons? I dont believe in life lessons. There are life paths. I think universe is indifferent to pleasure and pain

the right person will change the bad person. Please no. Only the bad peeson can change himself. The external forces can only trigger not change them

You must empathize with bad people even. They are just ignorant. Please no. Choose your companions wisely. Beware of advise like these:

[lionofthegoldsun]

[Discerning False Prophets]

Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.

1 John 4:1

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There are numerous of false prophets out there that it’s not even funny. So many Christians are being deceived by them. Always TEST the spirit folks, and ALWAYS make sure what these people are saying line up with scripture. Be like the Bereans who searched the scriptures daily.

And ALWAYS read scripture in CONTEXT. These so-called “prophets” are always reading scripture WAY out of context as well as twisting it to suit their stupid prophecies.

Jesus warned, “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves” (Matthew 7:15). False prophets will say things that contradict the teachings of Jesus, the Law, the Scriptures, and other prophecies from the Holy Spirit recorded in the Bible. One of the most common false prophecies given by deceivers, especially amongst cult leaders, is they can predict the End of Days, even though the Bible says, “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only” (Matthew 24:36).

So here’s a message for you false prophets:

“Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’

-Matthew 7:21-23

[BONUS VERSE]

No prophecy ever originated from humans. Instead, it was given by the Holy Spirit as humans spoke under God's direction.

-2 Peter 1:21

[wolint]

MANIPULATION!

MANIPULATION

Leviticus 25:17

Manipulating is negotiating, controlling, or influencing people and situations for one’s advantage. Spiritual manipulation is a technique used to control individuals and acquire gain while giving the impression that their teachings are based on the Bible.

There are always people who use manipulation to get their way, both mental and physical manipulations. Or maybe you are the one manipulating other people for your advantage. At the heart of manipulation is oppression, cheating, and lying, which the enemy uses as his tools of the trade. We hear Jesus say so clearly in John 8:44, and 1 Samuel 15:23 compares manipulation to witchcraft.

So many have fallen into manipulative relationships that are not letting up because the manipulator is good at using emotional blackmail to victimize others. They missed 1 Corinthians 13, which tells us that love is not to harm others. Greedy false teachers use manipulation daily to lie to people in the name of the gospel to take their resources, time, and money from them.

God does not manipulate people because God’s nature would not permit this. He is holy, just, perfect, and all-powerful. He gives people the choice to obey and do His will or disobey and suffer the consequences. The choice is ultimately ours, but He may sometimes motivate us to clearly see the benefits of the right choice. God also guides and disciplines, but He never manipulates.

As 2 Corinthians 11:14 says, manipulators appear as real to exploit our weaknesses, stroke our pride, and assure us that following them and doing whatever they tell us is best for us, just as Satan does with his lies and manipulations. He is artful in his many ploys to bring us under his control.

Paul was appalled at the manipulation of the Galatians in 3:1, especially since they knew the truth, the same way we should be appalled at the manipulation of those around us, either by the enemy or someone they know. Manipulators are among the list that 2 Timothy 3:1-6 commands us to avoid, saying that they creep into lives and homes for destruction.

Ephesians 4:25 encourages believers not to engage in manipulation or take advantage of others in any way, especially the vulnerable. We must always speak truth to everyone and not use manipulating words or actions of falsehood on our neighbours, friends, and families for our benefit.

Manipulators are self-serving, and Romans 16:18 says they are not serving Christ; they are serving their interests. By smooth talk and glowing words, they deceive innocent and vulnerable people. Even when, according to Luke 16:15, they justify themselves in the eyes of others, God knows their hearts.

We must be careful when dealing with manipulative people, especially when they are within our families. It’s very easy to mistake manipulation for caring, and it’s equally important that we don’t allow ourselves to be manipulated in any way. We may be manipulated to part with things we don’t wish to because we’ve been made to feel guilty for what we have, but nobody has the right to use blackmailing words to cheat us out of what rightly belongs to us.

Victims of manipulation, spiritual, emotional, or any other, seldom realize that they’re being manipulated. Spiritual manipulation occurs daily in churches and ministries, and it’s often hidden under the “thus says the Lord” message. Beware of the demand for obedience, unquestioning submission, punishment for not obeying certain rules (loss of privileges, shunning, or expulsion), misplaced loyalty, emphasis on your performance, and isolation or exclusion from general activities.

We must all be alert to spiritual manipulation and obey Matthew 10:16 to be “shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.”

PRAYER: Lord, help me always remember that Your Spirit is in me. May I not quench His power in me but unleash His against the spirit of manipulation. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Shalom

WOMEN OF LIGHT INT’L PRAYER MIN.

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25 WARNINGS AGAINST FALSE PROPHETS, TEACHERS, PASTORS

The scariest thing for me to think about is how [easy it is] to be self deceived [if you lack humility] and a proper holy fear of God.

Satan use to lead worship in heaven. He was created with amazing gifts and talents, as well as beauty. He had a front row seat to the living God. He loved the GLORY of God. He loved it so much that he wanted it for himself. Pride entered his heart and dark selfish motives began to conspire. God saw this. And for a time even allowed this. Until BAMMM!!! Like a bolt of lightning he was cast out of Heaven forever!!

This should serve as a terrifying warning to all of us against Pride and shifty selfish motives [that are seen by God].

THINK ABOUT THIS: 1/3 of the angels were so influenced by Satans beauty, power and giftings that they followed him instead of the One True God, and they too were cast out of heaven forever!

It’s terrifying to think we can follow someone straight to hell!

NOTE: “The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,”

2 Timothy 2:9

BEWARE OF A PASTOR’S charisma, stunning miracles, signs, wonders, church size, bank account, flashy home and attractive qualities that [draw you to follow them]. subtle clues of corruption. These can have a seducing power that seem to point to God ‘blessing them’. Remember, they are getting rich off the sheep. Their God is their belly and they have ‘a system’ they follow. Not God.

JESUS WARNS in Matthew 7:13-16

“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way [is easy] that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way [is hard] that leads to life, and those who find it are few.

[Beware of false prophets]. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.

Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’

Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you [workers of lawlessness]!’.”

So what we see in this scripture seems to describe what could appear as ROCK STARS of Christianity. Enamored by their own gifting and powers. In a major sense [they are confident] that their own great talents, signs, wonders and abilities are God’s [validation] ‘of them’.

Jesus points out hell bound christians inability to be transformed, corrected or sanctified by Truth.

They are inwardly selfish, prideful and [disobedient] to True [sacrificial] Love.

All of the following scriptures highlight [subtle clues] that we should be discerning of, both in our own heart, and that of those who teach, preach and prophesy.

I like to use the book of Acts as the [purest example] of how the church should look. What the Spirit led leaders did with the resources is a huge key and contrast to what we see today in many Churches.

They distributed to any who had need. So much so that multiple times in the book of Acts we hear the words, “there was none who had any need”. Why? Because the leaders [mentored tangible care] to the believers and the lost world.

Today we see the opposite and most don’t even bat an eye. Pastors (weekly) call for resources to be given so they can pay for their own houses, their own boat, their own religious business, and their own traveling the world and sitting in the best restaurants and at the best gatherings of other like minded ‘leaders’.

Who is paying for this?

The struggling single parent. The senior citizen that can’t pay their electrical bill. The big family that can’t make ends meet and are told week after week, “If you sow your seed into this ministry, God will bless you...If you don’t, God will curse you!”

What??!!

The mind of Christ is our standard and the apostle Paul serves as the best example, in my opinion, of a true teacher.

25 WARNING SCRIPTURES we should all pay close attention to.

1. 1 Timothy 6:5 These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To them, [a show of godliness] is just a way to become wealthy.

2. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 A time will come when people will not listen to accurate teachings. Instead, they will [follow their own desires] and surround themselves with teachers who tell them what they want to hear. [People will refuse to listen to the truth] and turn to myths.

Jesus exposes the heart of false prophets, teachers and pastors.

3. Luke 11:43 Jesus rebukes false teachers, “Woe to you Pharisees! You love the chief seats in the synagogues and the greetings in the marketplaces.”

4. Luke 20:46 “Beware of the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the [places of honor] at banquets.”

5. Matthew 7:15-17 “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by [the way they act]. Can you pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit.

6. 1 John 2:22 And who is a liar? Anyone who says that Jesus is not the Christ. Anyone who denies the Father and the Son is an antichrist.

7. Galatians 5:22-26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. Now those who belong to the Messiah Jesus have crucified their flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, by the Spirit let us also be guided. [Let’s stop being arrogant], provoking one another and envying one another.

Can we judge and expose false teachers?

8. 1 Timothy 1:3-4 When I left for Macedonia, I urged you to stay there in Ephesus and [stop those whose teaching is contrary to the truth]. Don’t let them waste their time in endless discussion of myths and spiritual pedigrees. These things only lead to meaningless speculations, which don’t help people live a life of faith in God.

9. Ephesians 5:11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.

10. 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Timothy, my child, I am instructing you in keeping with the prophecies made earlier about you, so that by following them you may continue to fight the good fight with faith and a good conscience. [By ignoring their consciences], some people have destroyed their faith like a wrecked ship. These include Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan so that they may learn not to blaspheme.

Watch out for false doctrine.

11. Galatians 1:7-8 not that there really is another gospel, but there are some who are disturbing you and [wanting to distort] the gospel of Christ. But even if we (or an angel from heaven) should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be condemned to hell!

12. 2 John 1:10-11 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, [do not receive him] into your house and do not give him any greeting, because the person who gives him a greeting shares in his evil deeds.

13. Romans 16:17-18 And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; [they are serving their own personal interests]. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people.

14. Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.

Warning against adding, taking away, and twisting Scripture.

15. Revelation 22:18-19 And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book. And if anyone removes any of the words from this book of prophecy, God will remove that person’s share in the tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this book.

Testing the spirit: Guard yourself with the Bible.

16. 1 John 4:1 Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there [are many] false prophets in the world.

17. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 But test everything; hold fast what is good.

18. 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Rebuke them

19. 2 Timothy 4:2 Be ready to spread the word whether or not the time is right. Point out errors, [warn people], and encourage them. Be very patient when you teach.

20. Titus 3:10-11 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.

Reminders

21. Ephesians 4:14-15 Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies [so clever they sound like the truth]. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.

22. Jude 1:4 For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ungodly people, who [pervert the grace] of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord.

They might look like a Christian and do good deeds, but even Satan disguises himself.

23. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 These people are false apostles. They are deceitful workers who disguise themselves as apostles of Christ. But I am not surprised! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no wonder that his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. In the end they will get the punishment their wicked deeds deserve.

24. 2 Timothy 3:5 They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!

25. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

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Living His Word

"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves." — Matthew 7:15

In the sinful times we live in deception is a fact of life. Sin takes on many forms and deception is just one of the forms it takes on. In our verse for today Jesus, looking to the times He lived in and beyond to the advent of the church age, warned His disciples about the deceptions that would inevitably come.

His warning was that they should watch out for false prophets. Jesus' disciples would have some understanding about this warning. The Old Testament speaks often of false prophets. Jesus, however, probably had something more comprehensive in mind than people who give false prophecies about the future. He probably had in mind anyone who claims to be a genuine herald of religious truth, but is actually in the service of evil motives.

A false prophet is someone who comes to the disciples of Jesus in sheep's clothing. On the outside, then, they have the appearance of someone who is sincere, helpful, and benign. Like sheep, they appear to be innocent. They appear to be loving and godly people. Based on appearances, the disciples would be inclined to receive them into the fold. False prophets gain entrance by claiming a divine call, by claiming to teach God's will and ways, but who are actually energized by more sinister motives. What they teach and preach is a distortion of the truth, a mere pretense designed to get them what they really want.

What does the false prophet really want? Although outwardly false prophets look like sheep, inwardly they are ravenous wolves. Wolves feed on sheep. The false prophet is in the ministry to use disciples for nefarious purposes, to gain their wealth, to exploit their time and effort, and to live a life of excess. Jesus, for example, accused the scribes and Pharisees of his own day of being hypocrites who outwardly looked righteous and holy, but who inwardly were "full of greed and self-indulgence" (Matthew 23:25).

How can we avoid the deception of the false prophets? The Apostle John says we should "test the spirits to see whether they are from God" (1 John 4:1). Naivety has no place in the church of Jesus Christ. We must accept the fact that there are false prophets in the world.

We must test to see if the lives and teaching of those who come to us line up with the word of God.

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