Jeremiah 23:25-32

The Voice

²⁵ I have heard these prophets who speak lies in My name. They say, “I had a dream, I had a dream,” and claim it was Me speaking to them! ²⁶ How long will this go on? Will the hearts of these lying prophets ever change? How long will they deceive themselves and all who listen to them? ²⁷ They think they can make My people forget My name with all this talk of dreams—just as their ancestors forgot My name as they worshiped Baal. ²⁸ If a prophet has a dream, he should tell others of that dream. But the one who has My word should speak it with unshakable faith. For what is straw worth, when compared to grain? ²⁹ Does not My word burn like fire? Does it not shatter rock like a strong hammer? ³⁰ Look, this is why I oppose the prophets who steal My word from others and offer it as their own. ³¹ I oppose the prophets whose tongues “declare” something, as if I, the Eternal, have declared it. ³² I oppose the prophets who prophesy with lying dreams. They lead My people astray with their reckless lies. But I did not send these prophets or direct them to speak in My name, so they are of no use to My people.