What are the consequences of "false visions" mentioned in Jeremiah 23:32? “Indeed,” declares the LORD, “I am against those who prophesy false dreams,” declares the LORD. “They recount them and lead My people astray with their reckless lies, yet I did not send or appoint them, and they do not benefit these people in the least,” declares the LORD. Immediate Results for the False Visionaries - The LORD turns from toleration to open opposition: “I am against” (vv. 30–32; Ezekiel 13:8-9). - They come under the storm of divine wrath—“a whirling tempest” that “will burst on the head of the wicked” (Jeremiah 23:19-20). - Their portion becomes “bitter food” and “poisoned water,” vivid pictures of judgment (Jeremiah 23:15; Deuteronomy 18:20). - Their names are blotted out of God’s records and they forfeit any share in His people (Ezekiel 13:9). Immediate Results for Those Who Listen - They are “led … astray” by the prophet’s imagination (Jeremiah 23:32). - They receive no true benefit—“in the least”—only emptiness (Lamentations 2:14). - They gain a false security: “You will have peace” while persisting in sin (Jeremiah 23:17; cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:3). - In the end they share the prophet’s calamity (Deuteronomy 13:5; Matthew 15:14). Why God Treats False Visions So Severely - They steal God’s words and replace them with lies (Jeremiah 23:30-31). - They foster widespread ungodliness (Jeremiah 23:14-15; 2 Peter 2:1-3). - They block the “fire” and “hammer” power of the true Word (Jeremiah 23:29; Galatians 1:8). Takeaways for Today’s Believer - Test every revelation against Scripture (1 John 4:1; Acts 17:11). - Cling to the “more sure prophetic word” already written (2 Peter 1:19). - Reject any vision that contradicts or dilutes the plain teaching of the Bible (Colossians 2:8). |
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