The document discusses the rise of false prophets and teachers, as warned in 2 Peter 2:1-3, highlighting their intent to deceive and exploit the faithful for profit. It critiques the modern church for replacing traditional preachers with speakers and influencers who dilute the truth of the gospel. The author emphasizes the importance of adhering to genuine scriptural teachings to avoid falling prey to corrupt philosophies and covetous practices.

1. Phony Prophets
for Profit
2Pet 2:1-3
Jon Lansing

2. 1
Phony Prophets for
Profit
Text: 2Pet 2:1-3
1) But there were false
prophets also among the
people, even as there shall be
false teachers among you, who
privily shall bring in damnable
heresies, even denying the Lord
that bought them, and bring
upon themselves swift
destruction.
2) And many shall follow their
pernicious ways; by reason of
whom the way of truth shall be
evil spoken of.
3) And through covetousness
shall they with feigned words

3. 2
make merchandise of you:
whose judgment now of a long
time lingereth not, and their
damnation slumbereth not.
Peter warns against
the much-acclaimed
orators, with the will
and skill to deceive,
with the sugary poison
the pours from their
lips, for the sinister
purpose of enslaving
the simple and
profiting from their fall.
I. Counterfeit
Preacher.

4. 3
2Pet 2:1
1) But there were false
prophets also among the
people, even as there shall be
false teachers among you, who
privily shall bring in damnable
heresies, even denying the Lord
that bought them, and bring
upon themselves swift
destruction.
Churches used to have
preachers, now they have
speakers.
Churches used to have
evangelist, now they have
guest.
Churches used to have
missionaries, now they
have movie stars.

5. 4
2Cor 11:14-15
14) And no marvel; for
Satan himself is
transformed into an angel
of light.
15) Therefore it is no great
thing if his ministers also
be transformed as the
ministers of righteousness;
whose end shall be
according to their works.
Isa 30:10
10) Which say to the seers,
See not; and to the
prophets, Prophesy not
unto us right things, speak
unto us smooth things,
prophesydeceits:

6. 5
Matt 11:7-9
7) And as they departed,
Jesus began to say unto the
multitudesconcerning
John, What went ye out
into the wilderness to see?
A reed shaken with the
wind?
8) But what went ye out
for to see? A man clothed
in soft raiment? behold,
they that wear soft clothing
are in kings' houses.
9) But what went ye out
for to see? A prophet?yea,
I say unto you, and more
than a prophet.

7. 6
II. Corrupt Philosophy
2Pet 2:2
2) And many shall follow their
pernicious ways; by reason of
whom the way of truth shall be
evil spoken of.
Truth is not preached
against or outlawed it is
SPOKEN against.
When truth loses its
authority, words have no
power.
Productids are no longer
ingredients but emotional
descriptions.

8. 7
“Essential Oil” if it was
essential how did you live
before you found it.
E.O. Prosperity, vision,
forgiveness.
3 …with feigned words…
Rom 16:18
18) For they that are such
serve not our Lord Jesus
Christ, but their own belly;
and by good words and
fair speeches deceive the
hearts of the simple.
Col 2:3-4
3) In whom are hid all the
treasures of wisdom and
knowledge.

9. 8
4) And this I say, lest any
man should beguile you
with enticing words.
1Tim 6:5
5) Perverse disputings of
men of corrupt minds, and
destituteof the truth,
supposing that gain is
godliness: from such
withdraw thyself.
III. Covetous Plebes
2Pet 2:3
3) And through
covetousness shall they
with feigned words make
merchandise of you: whose
judgment now of a long

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time lingereth not, and
their damnation slumbereth
not.
Josh 7:21
When I saw among the
spoils a goodly Babylonish
garment, and two hundred
shekels of silver, and a
wedge of gold of fifty
shekels weight, then I
coveted them, and took
them; and, behold, they are
hid in the earth in the midst
of my tent, and the silver
underit.
Mic 2:1-2

11. 10
1 Woe to them that devise
iniquity, and work evil
upon their beds! when the
morning is light, they
practise it, because it is in
the power of their hand.
2 And they covet fields,
and take them by violence;
and houses, and take them
away: so they oppress a
man and his house, even a
man and his heritage.
Col 3:5
Mortify therefore your
members which are upon
the earth; fornication,
uncleanness, inordinate

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affection, evil
concupiscence,and
covetousness, which is
idolatry:
1Tim 6:9
But they that will be rich
fall into temptation and a
snare, and intomany
foolish and hurtful lusts,
which drown men in
destruction and perdition.
Titus 1:11
Whose mouths must be
stopped, who subvert
whole houses, teaching
things which they ought
not, for filthy lucre's sake.

13. 12
Conclusion- A Product
to Plunder
2Pet 2:3
3) And through covetousness
shall they with feigned words
make merchandise of you:
whose judgment now of a long
time lingereth not, and their
damnation slumbereth not.
Shakespeare “No Fear”
Act 2 Scene 1
“Where wilt thou find a
cavern dark enough to
mask thy monstrous
visage? Seek none,
conspiracy. Hide it in smiles
and affability.”

14. 13
“Social media Influencer”
The modern church is
designed to be a gateway
drug for the Antichrists’
kingdom.
Rev 18:10-11
10) Standingafar off for the
fear of her torment, saying,
Alas, alas, that great city
Babylon, that mighty city! for
in one houris thy judgment
come.
11) And the merchants of the
earth shall weep and mourn
over her; for no man buyeth
their merchandise any more:
Rev 18:13

15. 14
13) And cinnamon, and
odours, and ointments, and
frankincense, and wine, and oil,
and fine flour, and wheat, and
beasts, and sheep, and horses,
and chariots, and slaves, and
souls of men.
Seek no saccharine sweet
social sermon but the pure
unadulterated word of
God which has the power
to save your soul.
Jas 1:21
21) Wherefore lay apart all
filthiness and superfluity of
naughtiness, and receive with
meekness the engrafted word,

16. 15
which is able to save your
souls.
PHONY PROPHETS FOR PROFIT
TEXT:2PET 2:1-3
I. COUNTERFEIT PREACHER.
2PET 2:1
II. CORRUPT PHILOSOPHY
2PET 2:2
III. COVETOUS PLEBES
2PET 2:3
CONCLUSION-A PRODUCT TO
PLUNDER
2PET 2:3