Beware Of Prosperity Preachers And False Prophets Pastor James The Bible does not explicitly mention the modern term "New Age preachers," but it contains numerous strong warnings against false prophets, false teachers, and deceitful spirits whose doctrines align with what many Christians today identify as New Age beliefs. The Bible describes these individuals as leading people astray with teachings that contradict core biblical truths, often for personal gain. Key Bible Passages on False Teachers and Prophets The Bible contains several passages warning about those who would lead believers astray: Matthew 7:15 cautions against false prophets who appear harmless but are inwardly destructive. Matthew 24:11 includes Jesus' warning that many false prophets would emerge and deceive many. 1 Timothy 4:1 speaks of "latter times" when some would abandon the faith to follow "seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils," which is often applied to New Age beliefs. 2 Peter 2:1-3 describes false teachers who introduce "damnable heresies," deny the Lord, and exploit people for financial gain with deceptive words. Colossians 2:8 warns against being led astray by worldly "philosophy and vain deceit" that is not aligned with Christ. 1 John 4:1 urges believers to test all spirits and teachings against God's truth because many false prophets exist in the world. Summary of KJV Stance The Bible view is that teachings resembling New Age practices are to be rejected because they are seen as promoting doctrines from "deceiving spirits" and "devils", denying Jesus Christ as the exclusive way to God, emphasizing self over God, and involving practices like divination which are considered detestable by God. The Bible, in the KJV, instructs believers to reject these false teachers and their harmful teachings and to stand firm in the gospel. God Loves You So Do I