Command 20: Beware of False Prophets
Bible verses for meditation
In addition to meditation on Matthew 7:15–16, meditating on the verses below will provide you with further insight and understanding of Christ’s command: Beware of False Prophets.
II Timothy 3:13–14
“But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.”
Matthew 24:24
“For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.”
II Corinthians 11:13–14
“For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.”
Romans 16:17
“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences [sic] contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.”
II Peter 2:19
“While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.”
Matthew 15:14
“Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.”