Deuteronomy 13:1-5

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How Israel Is to Deal with False Prophets

13 ^[a]One of your people, claiming to be a prophet or to have prophetic dreams, may predict a miraculous sign or an amazing thing. ² What he predicts may even take place. But don’t listen to that prophet or dreamer^[b] if he says, “Let’s worship and serve other gods.” (Those gods may be gods you’ve never heard of.) ³ Yahweh your Elohim is testing you to find out if you really love Yahweh your Elohim with all your heart and with all your soul. ⁴ Worship Yahweh your Elohim, fear him, obey his commands, listen to what he says, serve him, and be loyal to him. ⁵ That prophet or dreamer must be put to death because he preached rebellion against Yahweh your Elohim, who brought you out of Egypt and freed you from slavery. He was trying to lead you away from following the directions Yahweh your Elohim gave you. You must get rid of this evil.