Suppose there are prophets among you or those who dream dreams about the future, and they promise you signs or miracles.

Deuteronomy 13:1

In Deuteronomy 13 Moses warns the people about idolatry, but this warning is different from the one in Deuteronomy 4. This is a warning of a threat from within the fellowship. 

If someone says “let’s worship other gods” don’t listen (Deuteronomy 13:3).

Recognizing what arises among us:

• Serve only the Lord your God.
• Fear the Lord your God.
• Obey the Lord your God.
• Listen to the voice of the Lord your God.
• Cling to the Lord your God.

“People shouldn’t look for messages from God anywhere else than the Bible – it is God’s voice. Yet believers may recognize that from time to time God will choose an unusual way to communicate, yet never against the Bible or never equal to the Bible’s authority or importance.” - David Guzik

• Avoid a false sense of security.
• Be on high alert
• Stay in the fellowship of believers
• Maintain your faithfulness to the Word.

It’s important to remember that everything we hear, from teachers, leaders, dreams, and other sources is held up to the light of God’s Word. God indeed speaks through many sources; it is up to us to discern and confirm God’s voice and messages for ourselves. 

Serve only the Lord your God. Fear the Lord your God. Obey the Lord your God. Listen to the voice of the Lord your God. Cling to the Lord your God.