FALSE PROPHETS AND ITCHING EARS
For long one had hoped that the increasing number of 'men of God' that do not add value to the church of God was a passing phenomenon. But they keep increasing. Each comes claiming God spoke to them to start one 'church' or ministry. People keep trooping to hear them; believing sincerely that these men have words from the Lord. One has realized wishing that these will phase out naturally is not in line with scripture. For it says, in the last days false prophets will arise and deceive many. But the church of Jesus must fight for it's purity. True Prophetic Purpose The Old Testaments Prophets were messengers of God and they never spoke on their own. To Moses God said, "Now, go! I will help you to speak, and I will tell you what to say" (Exodus 4 12). To Jeremiah he said, ".. 'Listen, I am giving you the words you must speak'" . (Jeremiah 1:9). To Ezekiel he said, "You will tell them whatever I tell you to say..." (Ezekiel