RUSSELL SANDERS
11-26-2025
FALSE GIFTS

Proverbs 25:14 says, “Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.” This speaks of false prophets and preachers who twist a biblical word into appeasing words contrary to what the Word actually says. They are often called the “people pleasers.” They falsely claim to bring the word of God. By giving “feel good” words they are often rewarded with many offerings. Some have even amassed considerable wealth. Sadly, they do not preach a balanced biblical word and may likely be leading people toward the gates of hell.

It is not our place to condemn them, but it is our place to caution and warn people about them. One must learn to examine a message given in light of the entire word of God. This requires both reading and studying the Bible, something that few people [even Christians] actually do.

If you know your Bible, then you are less likely to be deceived by false teachings, but how will you know if what you hear is false if you do not read it? Psalm 119:11 says, “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”

The Holy Spirit will write God’s word upon our heart, but the word is written on our hearts as we read it. If we never read the word, how can it be written upon our hearts?

You can easily be deceived by a false prophet or preacher if you do not know the word. You must read your bible. Read it, study it, and pray. Then read it again, study it, and pray. Let the Holy Spirit write the word upon your heart. Then meditate upon it.