Prophetic language is everywhere today,“God told me,” “I have a word for you,” “The Lord showed me.” But Scripture is clear: not every spiritual voice is from God.In this episode of Living Free in Truth, we walk through biblical tests for discerning true prophets from false prophets, using Scripture, not hype, not fear, and not personality.We examine:• Clear biblical marks of false prophets• How gifting is not the same as godliness• Why signs and wonders are not proof of approval• The warning of Balaam• Jesus, Paul, Ezekiel, and Peter’s teachings on deception• How false prophecy brings false peace and spiritual damageThis episode is for believers who want truth, clarity, and discernment rooted in Scripture📖 Key Scriptures: Ezekiel 13 & 34, Matthew 7, 2 Peter 2, 2 Corinthians 11, Colossians 2If you’ve ever felt confused, pressured, or harmed by “prophetic words,” this teaching is for you.00:00 – Why Discernment Matters Today01:05 – Prophetic Language Is Everywhere02:00 – God’s Severe Warning in Ezekiel 1304:55 – “Whitewashed Walls”: False Peace Explained06:10 – Why False Prophecy Often Sounds Encouraging06:55 – Whitewashed Tombs (Jesus’ Warning)07:40 – False Shepherds vs the Heart of God (Ezekiel 34)11:20 – God Seeks the Scattered Sheep12:25 – It’s Not About Predictions — It’s About the Heart12:55 – Gifting vs Fruit: A Critical Distinction14:05 – Jesus: “By Their Fruit You Will Know Them”15:45 – Signs, Wonders, and Lawlessness16:45 – Satan Masquerades as Light (2 Corinthians 11)18:10 – Mysticism, Visions, and False Wisdom (Colossians 2)20:30 – External Spirituality vs Inner Transformation21:05 – 20 Signs of a False Prophet (Biblical List)22:35 – Why Scripture Tells Us to Watch, Not Ignore22:55 – False Prophets According to 2 Peter 227:20 – Character Reveals the Truth28:15 – Balaam: Gifted but False30:10 – Why Balaam Is Condemned in the New Testament31:00 – What Defines a True Prophet31:55 – John the Baptist as a Model of True Prophecy32:45 – Authority Comes From Obedience, Not Hype33:40 – Final Call to Biblical Discernment