Jeremiah 23:31 · KJV
"Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 23:31 mean? →Passage Context
29Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?
30Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbour.
31Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.
32Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the LORD.
33And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask thee, saying, What is the burden of the LORD? thou shalt then say unto them, What burden? I will even forsake you, saith the LORD.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to messages that contradict God's truth?
2
What does it mean for you to stand against false teachings?
3
When have you felt the need to speak out against deception?
Life Application
faith
Stand firm in your beliefs and speak out against misinformation.
community
Encourage others to seek the truth and be discerning in their beliefs.
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