False Prophets.

 Is a topic that has been on my mind for some time now. I get it there are plenty of false prophets out there its why we need to read and know scripture. So when someone says things we can say, yes this lines up with God word, or no this doesn't line up with him. But I truly don't think every author, preacher, etc is false.

Remember God created us in his image, so I do believe each person has some truths which is why we get fooled easily. One of the person's I was following when I was learning and practising new age teachings told me that one of the person's that I listen too is a false teacher and that person that they claim is false is Joyce Meyer.  She does believe that Jesus went to hell when he died on the cross. I am not sure that is Biblical and is just an opinion however; her book battlefield of the mind really transformed how I see the battles I face.

She opened up the fact that my thoughts are not coming from God. God would not be saying you are a looser, or the you don't matter, etc. That comes from the opposite side. I never thought of it that way and her whole book just transformed how I see things. Maybe she is a false prophet but I think even so God can use people to help us and in this case Joyce Meyer helped me. I stopped following her and am no longer buying her books. But that book really helped me. I just think we really need to put everything up to scripture.

God is not the author of confusion that is from the enemy. He wants us to doubt not only God but ourselves. Like to make us confused in hopes we give up, or no longer follow and listen to God  but him. Its hard, but I truly don't believe that everyone out there that writes a book is false. God often uses other people. Sometimes we put ourselves up to miss a message if let that guide us. False prophets exists. There is many things out there that seems like its coming from God but it really isn't. Thats why looking and holding everything against scripture is so important. Yet at the same time I don't believe ever person out there is trying to fool you or false. I do believe so many hold a thing that is true thats why its so hard to tell them apart. The Bible for me will be the number 1 book but I enjoy being challenged to think differently about certain topics and continue to read a wide range of books.

If all fails pray, and let God lead you to the books that will help you.

Disclaimer, I will use scripture from time to time but this is purely my thoughts. I am not a theologian student or anything like that. I am however, learning about God's will and what he wants for us (also how he want us to live our lives). I do not claim to have the truth or to speak it. I do pray and hope God will use me if it is his will but I just wanted to put this disclaimer because I don't want people to think that what all I say is the truth. If you want the truth read the Bible and ask for the Holy spirit to work in your life. Whats true for me may not be what is for you, etc. Although Jesus is the way. Also this is just my journey.