03/08/2026
Don’t trip.
Don’t allow anyone to bend your faith or sow falsehoods of their beliefs into you.
God will not forsake his flock.
Be not afraid, Beloveds.
AGAIN—The Bible contains stern warnings against soulless leaders who use apocalyptic fear—such as the proclamation of Armageddon—as a tool to exploit, control, or create artificial "scarcity" within the community of believers.
These individuals are often described as "false shepherds" or "wolves" who prioritize their own gain over the well-being of the flock.
Beloveds—you did not go your whole life to get to this point to allow some bu****it to tarnish your faith.
The most direct warnings address those who turn ministry into a business, specifically preying on the "flock" for financial or personal profit—and WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING as prophesied?
"Making Merchandise" of Believers: 2 Peter 2:3 explicitly warns that "in their greed," false teachers will exploit followers with "fabricated stories" or "feigned words," effectively treating people like products to be bought and sold.
Self-Feeding Shepherds: Ezekiel 34 delivers a "woe" to leaders who "feed themselves" while letting the flock starve. These shepherds take the best of the wool and milk (the resources) but do not care for the weak or injured.
The Use of Apocalyptic Fear is apparent.
Do not let it deter or discourage you.
This is the book of man made indoctrination.
Those who walk by sight—swear by it.
Use your discernment.
Recognize when these folks are playing in your face and using your faith to misalign you.
Scripture notes that "scarcity" and "disaster" are common themes used by deceivers to gain leverage:
Fabricated Alarms: In Matthew 24, Yeshua warns that many will come in His name claiming "the end is here" or "I am the Christ" to mislead the elect.
He instructs believers not to be "alarmed" by such reports of wars or famines, as these are merely the "beginning of birth pains," not the final end.
Dominance through Force: Ezekiel 34:4 points out that these corrupt leaders do not lead with love but have "ruled them with force and violence" (or "cruel force"), using high-pressure tactics to keep the flock scattered and vulnerable.
Divine Judgment on the Exploiters.
The Bible is clear that God personally intervenes against those who manipulate His people:
"I Am Against the Shepherds": Ezekiel 34:10 records God declaring Himself an enemy to these falsehood driven leaders.
He promises to "demand My flock from their hand" and stop them from feeding themselves off the sheep.
Swift Destruction: 2 Peter 2:1-3 notes that the "judgment of long ago" for these teachers is not idle, and their destruction "does not sleep."
They bring "swift destruction" upon themselves by leading the way of truth into disrepute.
Look to the parable of the good shepherd.
By Ezekiel 34, you can identify a "hired hand" by these behaviors:
Passive Harm: They allow harm to come to people by staying silent or avoiding "tough" truths that might offend.
Self-Feeding: They "feed themselves" on the resources of the flock while the weak go uncared for.
Using Fear: They may use threats or high-pressure tactics to maintain control and "force scarcity".
Selective Care: They may pastor only a "select group" (donors or the powerful) while leaving everyone else on their own.
For those who specifically use apocalyptic deception (the "False Prophet" archetype), the Book of Revelation:
Revelation 19:20, the "False Prophet" who performed signs to deceive those with the mark of the beast is captured and thrown alive into the "fiery lake of burning sulfur."
Loss of Authority and Vision: Zechariah 11:17 pronounces a curse on the "worthless shepherd" who deserts the flock, stating that a sword will strike his arm (his power) and his right eye (his discernment), leaving him powerless and spiritually blind.
What has been happening?
Okay. There you go. ✔️
Pay attention.
They turning on one another taking themselves out.
This is not a Holy War.
Not Armageddon.
It’s a deliberate distraction.
Remain with God.