Tuesday, April 1, 2008

beware of false prophets



I must confess, I like Oprah, I have watched her show before. But this video definitely opened my eyes to some dangerous teaching that is going on. You can view it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW4LLwkgmqA. My friend Lisa said it really well, so I'll just reference her comments:

As Christians, we should always remember the verses below so that we can defend our faith without being deceived by "false prophets."
John 14:6 says, "Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"

Matthew 7:13-23 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 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 who is 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. Away from me, you evildoers!'"

That is or should be a scary thought for those who do not believe in Jesus being the ONLY way! Many will believe that they are on the road to Heaven, but many will not make it.

Like Oprah, many APPEAR to be godly, but sadly they will not be with us in Heaven someday unless they decide to believe that Jesus is the only way to Heaven. 2 Timothy 3:2-5 says, "In the end times....People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. "

Oprah is one who has that form of godliness, but she vehemently denies the power of God and eternal life through His Son, Jesus. Many will appear to be godly, but many do not know the one TRUE God. Jesus is either a liar, a lunatic or Lord! Which one is He if He told us that HE is the only way to God? Acts 16:31 "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved."

3 comments:

Tara Sloan said...

Thank you for sharing what needed to be shared!

Jessica Rodriguez said...

Very true! We have missed you guys. . . just got back from California visiting Ash's parents. Hanna was hoping to see Brooke this Sunday at the 10:00 services. She was sadly missed! We need to have another scramble night!! :)

Jessica Rodriguez said...

oops, I meant, Scrabble. (haha)