Observation: Here is the statement, straight from the greatest prophet, Moses, on how to identify a false or fake prophet ... what they say doesn't happen. The faithful people are to reject and forget about such people.
Application: I hate that I dwell on this so much, but ... we have so many, many people in our church who hang listen diligently to false prophets. These prophets declare and predict outcomes on a number of topics, from political elections, to global finance, to medical outcomes. They post on YouTube and publish online, amassing thousands - sometimes millions - of 'followers' who listen and believe what they say. And they are almost always wrong. The rate at which they are right is less than would be expected by even random chance. And still faithful believers of Jesus whom I know listen to them, defend them, and live elements of their lives based on these false words.
I just don't understand. I guess this type of action isn't the in the same category of the law as idol worship. Idol worship is an abomination and capital offense, whereas listening to false prophets is kinda just ... stupid, distracting everyone from listening to the real prophets the Lord assigns to speak his words. And again, I hate that I waste my time even thinking about this and allowing it to bother me, but it strikes too close to home when such fools are share their foolish understanding with us with such urgency and emotion that it demands mindshare. I wish the foolish noise would stop, so we could better hear the still, small voice.
Prayer: Lord, as I just said, I wish the foolish noise would stop. However, more importantly, may I just find the stillness of my own heart, and the prayerful time and attitude, to listen for and hear your still, small voice. Amen.
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