John gives a rule for detecting false prophets, which we designate as rule three. Speaking of false prophets, the apostle says, “They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.” 1 John 4:5. This shows that the teaching of false prophets will pander to the carnal heart, instead of exalting the self-denying and cross-bearing way. False prophets will teach “smooth things,” instead of exalting “the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 30:10, 11. Any one who reads even a few pages of Mrs. White’s writings, can see that they are in the direct line of self-denial and cross-bearing, not of a nature to please a worldly, carnal heart. See 1 John 2:10. PGGC 69.1