Matthew 24 SERIES: vs. 11

"Matthew 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 

IN THE common use of the word, a “prophet” is one that foretells;

but the word sometimes means simply a “teacher.” True and false prophets may be known. 

The prophets of God are teachers of purity, reprovers of sin, and faithful in warning the people of coming dangers.

Isaiah 58:1 Cry aloud, spare not, lift up your voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. 

Joel 2:1 Blow the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain; let all the inhabitants of the land tremble; for the day of the Lord comes, for it is nigh at hand. 

False prophets 

---do not reprove the people for their sins, 

---and do not warn them of coming danger; 

but they proclaim peace to the sinner. Their teachings lead from God and His word, and are such as please the unconverted mind. 

Ezekiel 13:9 And my hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, and that divine lies; they shall not be in the assembly of my people,

Jeremiah 14:13,14 Then said I, Ah, Lord God! behold, the prophets say unto them, You shall not see the sword, neither shall you have famine; but I will give you assured peace in this place. Then the Lord said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spoke unto them." 

A.T. Jones