False Prophets Sound Like Motivational Speakers: How to Spot a Counterfeit Shepherd – By Hephzibah Christly | The Spiritual Warrior

Let me say it plain:

Not everyone with a mic and a Bible is sent by God.

Some are sent by ambition.

Some are sent by platform deals.

Some… just sent themselves.

Modern false prophets don’t walk around in long robes with lightning shooting from their eyes.

They look polished. Motivational. Relatable.

They post clean reels. Quote just enough Scripture to sound spiritual. Avoid conviction like it’s a disease.

And their message? Always the same:

“You are powerful.”

“You are chosen.”

“Your destiny is waiting.”

“Step into your greatness.”

None of that’s inherently false, unless it’s void of Jesus.

False teaching often sounds sweet. That’s how it works.

“By smooth talk and flattery, they deceive the minds of naive people.” (Romans 16:18)

These preachers will mention God, sin, but never how to overcome sin.

They’ll talk about healing, but not repentance.

They’ll preach blessing, but not brokenness.

And they’ll market “faith” as a formula to attract success, not surrender.

The Warning Signs

Want to know if you’re listening to a false teacher? Ask:

If all you’re hearing is

“manifest this,” “unlock your inner potential,” or “your haters are watching your comeback”-

you’re not in a church, you’re in a self-help seminar with a cross as décor.

What Did Jesus Say?

Jesus didn’t say, “Follow your dreams.”

He said, “Deny yourself. Take up your cross. Follow Me.”

That’s not sexy.

That won’t fill arenas.

But that’s the narrow road, and it leads to eternal life.

Truth isn’t always popular. But it’s always right.

If you’ve been caught up in a gospel of hype and honey, come back to the Rock.

Christ is calling you out of performance into purity.

Drop a comment if you’ve seen this in your church circles. Let’s talk about it.

—Hephzibah Christly

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