Introduction
Mario Murillo, a prominent evangelist with over 50 years of active ministry, has developed a nationally-recognized voice for calling out deception and doctrinal compromise in the church. His San Jose-based ministry has sparked multiple waves of revival and saw astounding miracles occur for decades [1]. Given his longtime track record, Mario speaks with genuine prophetic credibility regarding the dangers of modern false prophecy. Of late, he has directly addressed certain "prophets" who promote verifiably false predictions without ever repenting. His bold stance comes out of a deep shepherd‘s heart for the vulnerable sheep of God‘s flock.
The Bible‘s Clear Warnings
Scripture contains dire warnings about false prophets and poor theological accountability. The Bible overflows with verses urging caution against false prophets and praising the noble character of those who test questionable teachings rather than accepting them without question.
A 2021 Lifeway survey found that 61% of Americans hold views that qualify as unbiblical heresy [2]. Additionally, roughly 49% of evangelical Christians give credence to teachings that directly contradict Scripture and historic orthodox doctrine [3]. This demonstrates the shocking extent to which false prophecy has already infiltrated much of the body of Christ today.
The rapid spread of false prophecy likely links to the under-emphasis on doctrine and theology currently plaguing much of Western evangelicalism. Without a solid grounding in Scripture and historic Christian teachings, undiscerning believers easily fall prey to every wind of unsound doctrine (Eph 4:14). This underscores the urgency of Mario Murillo‘s calls for accountability.
Understanding False Prophets
False prophets in the biblical sense refer to those who claim to speak divine revelations or predict future events in God‘s name but whose words consistently prove inaccurate or contradictory to Scripture. The Bible contains various tests to evaluate alleged prophets.
Deuteronomy 18:20-22 presents perhaps the clearest litmus test: if someone speaks a prophetic word that fails to come to pass, clearly "the Lord has not spoken" through them. They should not be feared or followed. Likewise, Isaiah 8:20 emphasizes testing prophecy against the established word of God rather than blindly accepting so-called "private revelations."
Additionally Jesus himself warned repeatedly against false prophets, saying "by their fruit you shall know them" (Matt 7:15-23). Prophets who bear bad fruit – false predictions, questionable doctrine, undermining Scripture – prove themselves untrustworthy guides regardless of their track record or reputation.
Tragically church history brims with examples of false prophets leading multitudes astray. Figures like William Branham, Paul Cain and more recently Todd Bentley built huge followings based on purported signs, wonders and prophecies. When subsequent moral failures and false prophecies came to light, vast numbers suffered shipwrecked faith [4]. The Bible warns plainly such would happen.
Mario Murillo Calls Out Today‘s False Prophets
Mario Murillo has specifically addressed certain prominent false voices infecting the modern church today. While his heart goes out to them, he cannot remain silent given their wide spheres of influence.
First is Kat Kerr, a self-proclaimed prophetess claiming extensive heavenly visitations that inform her odd teachings. Concerning heaven, she has publicly shared multiple verifiably false revelations. These include seeing jellybean mountains, butter lakes, and even encountering deceased celebrities like Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and Robin Williams strolling heaven‘s streets [7]. Such fanciful claims clearly exceed biblical revelation about heaven and lack any substantiating evidence.
Another is Robin Bullock, a self-titled apostle and prophet who promotes flat earth theories and denies hell‘s existence [8] – both clearly unbiblical beliefs. Additionally his failed predictions and political prophecies erode his credibility. Despite no evidence of voter fraud, he strongly prophesied Trump would win reelection in 2020. Such blatantly false prophecies prove he does not hear clearly from God as he claims.
Julie Green is another false prophet who Mario Murillo exposes. Beyond her failed predictions of Queen Elizabeth‘s death and Nancy Pelosi‘s impending demise this year [9], she demonstrates consistent spiritual immaturity and lack of elder accountability in her "ministry." This fruit alone should give believers immense pause regarding the legitimacy of her prophetic gifting despite her influence.
Shockingly, all these false voices cling tightly to their over-realized eschatology and questionable prophecies despite utter failure from Deuteronomy 18‘s litmus test. Unlike bible prophets who admitted falling short or ignorance (2 Chronicles 36:21; Daniel 12:8), these false prophets arrogantly persist in claiming inside prophetic knowledge of events even after being proven wrong repeatedly [10]. This reveals their true dangerous and deceptive nature.
The Poison of False Prophecy
Unrepentant false prophecy never remains an isolated head problem. It inevitably spreads like gangrene, poisoning the hearts of all who trust those purveying it.
Joshua 22 warns how false teaching undermined the Israeli army‘s unity to the point they nearly underwent civil war. Galatians 5:9 similarly warns that false doctrine inevitably spreads destructively if left unaddressed. Church history sadly confirms this pattern regarding false prophets and failed accountability.
The continuous false claims and absued authority of self-appointed "prophets" like Kat Kerr and Robin Bullock lay waste to followers‘ faith over time. Their failed predictions and doctrinal errors train adherents to value personal revelation more than Scripture and outside accountability. This slowly sears consciences and rational thought (1 Tim 4:1-3) to the point rejecting deception becomes nearly impossible apart from deprogramming.
Shockingly, a 2022 Barna survey indicates that nearly 1 in 4 American Christians left the church after discovering the falsehoods and coverups of leaders they once trusted [11]. This starkly demonstrates the devastation wrought by uncovered false prophecy shattering believers‘ faith. Mario Murillo‘s similar pleas come from a desperate attempt to prevent such faith implosions.
Mario Murillo‘s Urgent Call to Action
As an evangelist who has won millions of souls over 50+ years of ministry, Mario Murillo pulls no punches regarding these dangers. His recent messages call the church toward renewed theological accountability and repentance from false teaching.
His pleas primarily target leaders loosely associated with the New Apostolic Reformation movement, which features no governing accountability while promoting many undisputedly false prophets and teachers. Despite facilitating countless damaging false prophecies, NAR leaders fiercely resist criticism and refuse doctrinal accountability [12]. Mario urges the evangelical church to pressure NAR leadership toward repentance and renewed centrality of Scripture.
Like German church leaders confronting Hitler‘s early political advances, our window for thoughtful public reproof shrinks daily as these false prophets amass supportive followers. Ephesians 5:11 declares, "Have no fellowship with unfruitful works of darkness but rather expose them." For the sake of future generations, we cannot remain silent while foolishness goes unchallenged and breeds normalized deception that will eventually require radical detoxing.
Mario‘s cries echo Paul‘s in 2 Corinthians 11, begging the church to evaluate truth claims against Scripture‘s timetested wisdom. We all must re-embrace this Berean posture (Acts 17:11) of continually testing prophecy rather than blindly accepting the flashy claims of ear-tickling false prophets who consistently fail the biblical litmus test.
In closing, while Mario Murillo‘s bold calls for repenting of false prophecy aimed toward certain individuals, their implications apply to all. Scripture calls every Christian to tests revelation claims and expose falsehood rather than ignores it. We must foster respectful accountability on all levels rather than perpetuating a "para-church" environment enabling deception and slowing necessary reformation. Mario‘s heart echoes Christ‘s in longing for the church‘s purity and unity around God‘s eternal truth. Let us heed these pleas.