Lying Prophets Jeroboams False Religion 1 Kings 12
Lying Prophets • Jeroboam’s False Religion (1 Kings 12) – Criticize original: • Too much to go to Jerusalem (v. 28) • Too restrictive, legalistic – Convenient: • 2 places to worship – Dan & Bethel (v. 29) • Closer to home – a religion that caters to the people – Like the original: • • Had object to worship – Calf (could see, v. 28) Had priests – any tribe (v. 31) Had altars – the high places (v. 31) Had special times to worship – feast days (v. 32)
Lying Prophets • God sent vivid condemnation (1 Kings 13) – Gave specific instructions to young prophet 8 But the man of God said to the king, "If you were to give me half your house, I would not go in with you; nor would I eat bread nor drink water in this place. 9 "For so it was commanded me by the word of the LORD, saying, 'You shall not eat bread, nor drink water, nor return by the same way you came. '" • Old prophet came and invited him back. – He repeated God’s clear instructions! • Old prophet lied – an angel spoke to me…
Lying Prophets • Old prophet lied – an angel spoke to me… (13: 18) – No one had spoken to him. – He didn’t believe what God told the young prophet. • That’s what false teachers do—they lie! – If they lie about doctrine, they’ll lie about other things. • Why did people follow lying prophets? – It’s easier, no sacrifice required, no effort needed. – Told them what they wanted to hear. – Golden calf doesn’t tell you anything, you tell it. – Tradition.
Lying Prophets • Modern day examples: – Joseph Smith claimed angel Moroni spoke with him 1(Gal. 1: 6 -9). Galatians 6 I–am amazed that you are so Smith’s quickly deserting Him who Oral Roberts followed example, but calledinstead you by the grace of Christ, for Jesus. a different gospel; of angel— 900’ tall http: //www. tulsaworld. com/archives/oral-roberts-tells-of-talking-to--foot 7 which is really not another; only there are some who are jesus/article_bbe 49 a 4 e-e 441 -5424 -8 fcf-1 d 49 ede 6318 c. html disturbing you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. – Mary – caught up to heaven—claimed 8 But even if. Baker we, or. Eddy an angel from heaven, should preach to be guided spiritually tohave write her book on he is 2 Corinthians 12 you ato gospel contrary to what we preached to you, 12 be The signs and of a true apostle were performed among you health healing. to accursed! with perseverance, by signs andagain wonders miracles. 9 As we have said before, so I say now, and if any man is – all Pope claims to be Christ’s spokesman. preaching a gospel contrary to what you he is – Nonetoofyou their claims are confirmed (2 received, Cor. 12: 12). to be accursed!
Obey Truth • Plan of Salvation – – – Hear (Rom. 10: 17) Believe (Jn. 8: 24) Repent (Lk. 13: 3) Confess (Rom. 10: 9 -10) Be Baptized (Mk. 16: 16) • Work of the Church – Preach Gospel (Mk. 16: 15) – Edify Members (Esp. 4: 12) – Help Needy Saints (Acts 6: 1 -7) • Worship – – – Sing (1 Cor. 14: 15) Pray (Acts 2: 42) Give (1 Cor. 16: 1 -2) Partake of Lord’s Supper (1 Cor. 11: 23 -25; Acts 20: 7) Preach Gospel (Acts 2: 42; 20: 7)
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