False prophet facts for kids

A false prophet is someone who claims to have special messages or can predict the future, but they are actually tricking people. They might use their words to cause harm or lead others down the wrong path.

Sometimes, people also use the term 'false prophet' for someone who strongly believes in an idea or theory that others think is wrong or misleading.

False Prophets in Christianity

In Christianity, false prophets are seen as people who try to trick others. They are believed to be influenced by bad forces, like the Devil. True prophets share messages that help people, but false prophets do the opposite.

They try to lead people away from good teachings and from God. They do this by spreading false information or lies. The Bible mentions many stories about false prophets who tried to deceive people.

Images for kids

• 

  The Devil whispers to the Antichrist; detail from Sermons and Deeds of the Antichrist, Luca Signorelli, 1501, Orvieto Cathedral.

• 

  Fate of The False Prophet, Revelation 16, Beatus de Facundus, 1047

See also

In Spanish: Falso profeta para niños