it's All About God Not Your Collection Plate pastor James The Bible warns against lying pastors, describing them as "false prophets" who use deceptive words for personal gain, prophesy from their own hearts instead of God's, and strengthen the wicked. The Bible states that their judgment is coming and that they will face consequences for their deceitful actions. Key points from the Bible "False prophets": Jesus warned, "Beware of the false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves" (Matthew 7:15). Deceptive words: The Bible says that false teachers will "exploit you with deceptive words" and use "fabricated words" for their own greed. Heartfelt visions: Some prophets were condemned for speaking "a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD" (Jeremiah 23:16). Strengthening the wicked: The actions of these lying prophets can "strengthen also the hands of evildoers, that none doth return from his wickedness" (Jeremiah 23:14). Consequences: The Bible states that there is a judgment for these false prophets that is not idle and their destruction does not sleep (Jeremiah 23:15, 2 Peter 2:3 God Loves You So Do I