1 John 4.  Jesus predicted that false prophets would predominate in this age. John said that they had already arrived and set up shop during his time. He encourages skepticism, and commands his readers to test the spirits to see if what they are saying is from God (1).  True prophets confess that Christ came from heaven and existed in the flesh (2, 14-15). They agree with the teachings of the apostles (6). They love their brothers (7-21).

LORD, help us to be discerning about whom we listen to — careful about whom we read.