The Dangers of Prophecy (Part 2) | Pastor Alex Pappas

17/08/2025 51 min Episodio 787
The Dangers of Prophecy (Part 2) | Pastor Alex Pappas

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Episode Synopsis

In this teaching, we dive deep into the dangers of prophetic ministry—highlighting the seriousness of false prophecy, its sources, and how believers can properly operate in the prophetic gifts.
We explore the biblical warnings against false prophets, the dangers of wrong motives and immaturity, and the importance of accountability and testing every prophetic word. The prophetic is powerful and important—but it must be handled with wisdom, maturity, and pure motives.
 Key Points Covered:

Warnings: God takes false prophecy seriously; many will be deceived.
Sources: Demonic influence, human motives, and immaturity.
Proper Use: For edification, under accountability, and tested by Scripture.
Principles: Motives matter; hear God first; grow with accountability.
Applications: Test all words, avoid greed, mature before using gifts, focus on God.

 Scripture References:

Jeremiah 23:30–34
Deuteronomy 18:20
Ezekiel 13:8–9
Matthew 7:15–16
Matthew 24:11
Matthew 24:24
1 Thessalonians 5:20–21
1 John 4:1
Acts 13:6–12
Acts 16:16–18
1 Kings 13:11–24
Jude 11
2 Peter 2:15
Jeremiah 23:16–17
Genesis 37:5–8
1 Corinthians 1:4–6
1 Corinthians 3:1–3
1 Corinthians 14:14–22