Question

Give eight characteristics of false prophets in the old testament

Answer 1

1. They did not receive divine call from God
2. Gave false hope to people
3. Were always after pleasing kings
4. Told lies because they were not guided by God’s spirit
5. Their prophesies never came to pass
6. They prophesied for material gains
7. They did not receive visions from God
8. They challenged and attacked true prophets of God
9. They used evil forces e.g. magic/divination