Throughout history, bad actors have claimed to represent God and the church while abusing their influence, distorting the gospel, and turning people off.  

A now deleted Easter tweet from preacher and politician Raphael Warnock excited atheists and nonreligious followers and angered Christians, as it undermined the centrality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Resurrection Day.

What sets true prophecy apart from false prophecy is manifestation. This is how we know that multiple political-based prophetic predictions were invalid, and those spewing falsehoods in the name of the Lord were not sent by Him.