There are many false prophets in these days, to whom sin does not appear specially repulsive. They complain that the peace of the people is unnecessarily disturbed by the reproofs and warnings of God’s messengers. As for them, they lull the souls of sinners into a fatal ease by their smooth and deceitful teachings. Ancient Israel was thus charmed by the flattering messages of the corrupt priests. Their prediction of prosperity was more pleasing than the message of the true prophet, who counseled repentance and submission. {4T 185.1}

Der er mange falske profeter i disse dage, for hvem synd ikke synes særlig modbydelig. De beklager sig over at folks fred unødigt forstyrres af Guds budbringeres irettesættelser og advarsler. Ligesom for dem dengang, dysser de syndige sjæle ned i en skæbnesvanger ro med deres behagelige og bedrageriske lære. Det gamle Israel blev således fortryllet af fordærvede præsters smigrene budskaber. Deres forudsigelse om velstand var behageligere end den sande profet, som rådede til anger og underkastelse.