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Message followers are pointing at Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a fulfillment of William Branham's prophecy to "watch Russia." Message preachers are using this a a [[Fear in the Message|fear tactic]] to create more fear within their congregations. | Message followers are pointing at Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a fulfillment of William Branham's prophecy to "watch Russia." Message preachers are using this a a [[Fear in the Message|fear tactic]] to create more fear within their congregations. | ||
Jesus told us: | But Jesus told us that '''those that use war to inspire fear in people are those that deceive:''' | ||
:'''''Watch out that you are not deceived.'''<ref>The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Lk 21:8.</ref> | :'''''Watch out that you are not deceived.'''<ref>The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Lk 21:8.</ref> | ||
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:''When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away.<ref>The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Lk 21:9.</ref> | :''When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away.<ref>The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Lk 21:9.</ref> | ||
' | William Branham never mentioned the war in Ukraine. His statement to "watch Russia" was not in his original prophecy. Using Russia's invasion of Ukraine to inspire fear is wrong and deceptive. | ||
=Problems with the prophecy= | =Problems with the prophecy= | ||