Deuteronomy 13  This message talks about idolatry.. following or going after any "other god".. any god "whom you  have not known" as Moses repeats here several times.  The problem introduced here is those who are "false" prophets.  Prophets who dream dreams and even do signs and wonders... but entice them to turn to other gods.   The Lord warns His people to "not listen" to any such prophet. 

Listen to the methods used by these people:  They counsel rebellion. (v5);  they "seduce you from the way" (v5); they "entice you secretly" (v6);  they seek "to seduce you from the Lord your God.." (v10); they can even "seduce" a whole city with their words and deeds. (v13)

Don't listen!  the Lord warns us. ".. if you will listen to the voice of the Lord your God, keeping all of His commandments.. and doing what is right in the sight of the Lord your God.."  then you will receive mercy and compassion and blessing.  But, failing the test and turning away from the Lord for false gods.. false promises.. seductive and rebellious promises.. will result in destruction . 

Satan still uses the same tactics in our day that he used since the garden .. seductive lies; false promises; counseling rebellion.. trying to seduce God's people to forget the voice of the Lord and listen to his own words that lead to destruction.  How many in our world, even now are dreamers of dreams.. trying to seduce men and women.. cities and countries.. away from the ways of the Lord.. to follow false gods.. false religions.. false ways.  We see whole cities.. even many states in our own country.. and whole nations.. who have been seduced by the lies of satan.. enticed to believe the lies that lead only to destruction and not to blessing and mercy and compassion which are found only in the Lord our God. 

Father in heaven, hear our prayers as we call upon You ... send forth Your Spirit of Truth to move in Your people.  May we speak up and proclaim Your Holy Name.. to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ who came to shine Your Light into this dark world. Deliver us from the evil one who seeks to blind the eyes of mankind. Let the glory of Your grace and goodness fill the earth we pray, in the name of Jesus the King of heaven and earth. Amen!