RUSSELL SANDERS
6-12-2025
THUS SAITH THE LORD

Jeremiah 23:30-40 tells of judgment upon people [prophets] who speak “thus saith the Lord” when, in fact, it is their own words and not from the Lord. God says of that person in verse 39, “I, even I, will utterly forget you, and I will forsake you…”, for verse 36b, “ye have perverted [changed] the words of the living God…” then verse 40 says, “I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual shame…”

So many preachers claim to be speaking the word of God and claim the Holy Spirit gave them the words, when in fact, it is only their own thoughts or beliefs. Those preachers or teachers will be judged and shamefully exposed by God.

If you give “a word from the Lord,” you must make sure it was truly from him, and not something you already “knew” beforehand. God takes whatever you say very seriously. You are judged by your words.

Do not presume to “speak for the Lord” unless you know with certainty that it was undeniably from Him and not just from your own thought or reasonings.

Speaking out “thus saith the Lord” is not to be said glibly. It is serious when you are assuming you are a voice piece for God.