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A false prophet is a person who claims to speak on God's behalf but they're actually an agent of Satan. The Bible says in Matthew 7 15, beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they're ravening wolves. And the implication there is that Christians might have a hard time identifying the wolf because it looks so much like the sheep. Well one of the glaring characteristics of a false prophet is their flattery. Flattery being the insincere and excessive praise that a person gives in order to further their own interest. And false prophets will often preach positive only sermons like Joel Osteen. They'll never condemn sin. They'll tell people what they want to hear in order to further their own financial gain. Well the Bible tells us in 2 Peter chapter 2 when talking about false prophets that through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you. The Bible says that he that flattereth his neighbor spread at the net for his feet. The pastor who excessively praises his congregation and the individuals in his congregation and never preaches against sin has an ulterior motive. Beware of the flatterer.