False prophets may… • offer prophecies that do not come true (Deuteronomy 18:21-22) • cause people to follow false gods or idols (Exodus 20:3-4; Deuteronomy 13:1-3) • deny the deity of Jesus Christ (Colossians 2:8-9) • deny the humanity of Jesus Christ (1 John 4:1-2) • forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from certain foods (1 Timothy 4:3-4) • promote immorality (Jude 4-7) • encourage legalistic self-denial (Colossians 2:16-23)
