Romans 16:18
because such people are not serving the Messiah our Lord, but their own desires. By their smooth talk and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.
Philippians 3:19
Their destiny is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on worldly things.
Colossians 2:4
I say this so that no one will mislead you with nice-sounding rhetoric.
Micah 3:5
"This is what the LORD says about the prophets who are causing my people to go astray, who are calling out "Peace' when they're being fed, but who declare war against those who won't feed them:
1 Timothy 6:5
and incessant conflict between people who are depraved in mind and deprived of truth. They think that godliness is a way to make a profit.
2 Peter 2:3
In their greed they will exploit you with deceptive words. The ancient verdict against them is still in force, and their destruction is not delayed.
Matthew 7:15
"Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are savage wolves.
1 Samuel 2:12-17
Now the sons of Eli were worthless men who did not know the LORD.
1 Samuel 2:29
Why, then, do all of you show contempt for my sacrifice and offering that I've commanded for my dwelling? And you honor your sons more than me in order to fatten yourselves from the best of all the offerings of my people Israel.'
2 Chronicles 18:5
So the king of Israel gathered together 400 prophets and asked them, "Should we go attack Ramoth-gilead, or should I call off the attack?" "Go attack them," they all said, "because God will drop them right in the king's hand."
2 Chronicles 18:12-17
Meanwhile, the messenger who had gone off to summon Micaiah advised him, "Look, everything that the other prophets were saying has been unanimously favorable to the king. So please, cooperate with them and speak favorably."
Psalm 19:7
The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.
Psalm 119:130
The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple.
Proverbs 8:5
Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones.
Proverbs 14:15
An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting.
Proverbs 22:3
The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.
Isaiah 30:10-11
They say to the seers, "Don't see visions,' and to the prophets, "Don't give us visions of what is right! Instead, tell us welcome things, prophesy illusions,
Isaiah 56:10-12
His watchmen are blind; they are all without knowledge. They are all dumb dogs they cannot bark. They keep on dreaming and lying around, and they're lovers of sleep!
Jeremiah 8:10-11
Therefore, I'll give their wives to others, and their fields to new owners. Indeed, from the least important to the most important, they're all greedy for dishonest gain. From prophet to priest, they all act deceitfully.
Jeremiah 23:17
They keep on saying to those who despise me, "The LORD has said, "You will have peace."' To all who stubbornly follow their own desires they say, "Disaster won't come upon you.'
Jeremiah 28:1-9
In that same year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah, king of Judah, in the fourth year and the fifth month, Azzur's son Hananiah, the prophet from Gibeon, told me at the LORD's Temple in front of the priests and all the people,
Jeremiah 28:15-17
The prophet Jeremiah told the prophet Hananiah, "Listen, Hananiah! The LORD didn't send you, and you are causing these people to trust in a lie.
Ezekiel 13:16
The prophets of Israel prophesied about Jerusalem and saw visions of peace concerning her, yet there's no peace,'" declares the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 13:19
You've profaned me among my people for a handful of barley and a morsel of bread. You're causing people to die who shouldn't have to die, and you're causing people to live who shouldn't survive, when you deceive my people who tend to listen to lies."
Hosea 4:8-11
They feed on the sin of my people; they purpose in their heart to transgress.
Malachi 1:10
"Oh, that one of you would shut the Temple doors and not light useless fires on the altar! I'm not pleased with you," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "and I'll accept no offerings from you.
Matthew 6:24
"No one can serve two masters, because either he will hate one and love the other, or be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and riches!"
Matthew 24:11
Many false prophets will appear and deceive many people,
Matthew 24:24
because false messiahs and false prophets will appear and display great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
Matthew 24:48-51
"But if that wicked servant says to himself, "My master has been delayed,'
John 12:26
If anyone serves me, he must follow me. And where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him."
Romans 16:19
For your obedience has become known to everyone, and I am full of joy for you. But I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.
2 Corinthians 2:17
At least we are not commercializing God's word like so many others. Instead, we speak with sincerity in the Messiah's name, like people who are sent from God and are accountable to God.
2 Corinthians 4:2
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not use trickery or pervert God's word. By clear statements of the truth we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience before God.
2 Corinthians 11:3
However, I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by its tricks, so your minds may somehow be lured away from sincere and pure devotion to the Messiah.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
Such people are false apostles, dishonest workers who are masquerading as apostles of the Messiah.
Galatians 1:10
Am I now trying to win the approval of people or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be the Messiah's servant.
Philippians 2:21
For all the others look after their own interests, not after those of Jesus the Messiah.
Colossians 3:24
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving!
2 Thessalonians 2:10
and every type of evil to deceive those who are dying, those who refused to love the truth that would save them.
2 Timothy 2:16-18
However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly,
2 Timothy 3:2-6
People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
Titus 1:10-12
For there are many people who are rebellious, especially those who are converts from Judaism. They speak utter nonsense and deceive people.
James 1:1
From: James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus, the Messiah. To: The twelve tribes in the Dispersion. Greetings.
2 Peter 2:10-15
especially those who satisfy their flesh by indulging in its passions and who despise authority.
2 Peter 2:18-20
By talking high-sounding nonsense and using sinful cravings of the flesh, they entice people who have just escaped from those who live in error.
1 John 4:1-3
Dear friends, stop believing every spirit. Instead, test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Jude 1:1
From: Jude, a servant of Jesus the Messiah, and yet a brother of James. To: Those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept safe by Jesus, the Messiah.
Jude 1:12
These people are stains on your love feasts. They feast with you without any sense of awe. They are shepherds who care only for themselves. They are waterless clouds blown about by the winds. They are autumn trees that are fruitless, totally dead, and uprooted.
Jude 1:16
These people are complainers and faultfinders, following their own desires. They say arrogant things and flatter people in order to take advantage of them.
Revelation 1:1
This is the revelation of Jesus the Messiah, which God gave him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. He made it known by sending his messenger to his servant John,