You are here: Jesus Central > Torry's Topics Reference > Prophets, False Called foolish prophetsCompared to foxes in the desertCompared to windDescribed as: Covetous.Described as: Crafty.Described as: Drunken.Described as: Immoral and profane.Described as: Light and treacherous.Influenced by evil spiritsInvolved the people in their own ruinJudgments denounced againstMade use of by God to prove IsraelMode of trying and detectingNot sent or commissioned by GodOften deceived by God as a judgmentOften practised divination and witchcraftOften pretended to dreams Predicted to arise: Before destruction of Jerusalem.Predicted to arise: In the latter times.Pretended to be sent by GodProphesied: Falsely.Prophesied: In the name of false gods.Prophesied: Lies in the name of the Lord.Prophesied: Out of their own heart.Prophesied: Peace, when there was no peace.The people: Deprived of God`s word by.The people: Encouraged and praised.The people: Led into error.The people: Made to forget God`s name by.The people: Oppressed and defrauded by.The people: Taught profaneness and sin by.The people: Warned not to listen to.Women sometimes acted as