Likewise, thou son of man, set thy face against the daughters of thy people, which prophesy out of their own heart; and prophesy thou against them,
Satan exploits the prophetic gift when God grants it to women, twisting what ought to shame men's sloth into a tool for spreading lies. He mimics God's name and manner to deceive the simple, so we must guard fiercely against any corruption that taints the pure gifts He gives.
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The devil works through prophetesses no less than through male false prophets, and their sex neither excuses their sin nor shields them from God's rebuke. These women prophesy from their own hearts, saying whatever comes uppermost, and they find eager listeners among people who prefer pleasing lies to hard truths. When sinners grow bold, reprovers must be bold as well.
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Commenting on Ezekiel 13:17-23
These women profane His name among His own people by claiming His word when He spoke not by them, and they do it for handfuls of barley and scraps of bread. They terrify those who should be comforted and promise life to those destined for the sword, all through their lies.
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