Jeremiah 28: 15 "Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah the prophet, 'Listen, Hananiah! The Lord has not sent you, yet you have persuaded this nation to trust in lies.'"
Hananiah pretends to be a prophet and tries to assure the king and the people that Nebuchadnezzar will not be that big of threat. Hananiah promises the articles taken from the temple, currently in Babylon's possession, will be returned within two years and all will be well. Hananiah tells the people what they want to hear. God doesn't appreciate Hananiah pretending to speak on his behalf and has him killed.
God doesn't like posers. He doesn't like liars. He doesn't like so called "leaders" mis-leading his people. Wow. Am I leading properly? Am I leading people towards God? Am I speaking my truth or his? Am I saying just what people want to hear?
Dear Jesus, please help me to shut up so that only your words are spoken. Amen.
