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False messiah

Okay, so you know how sometimes people say they're going to do something that sounds really amazing and exciting, but then they don't actually follow through with it? Well, a false messiah is kind of like that.

A messiah is someone who is supposed to save people and make everything better. But a false messiah is someone who says they are going to do that, but they don't really mean it or don't have the power to make it happen.

People might believe in a false messiah because they really want things to get better and they're desperate for someone to help them. But in the end, the false messiah doesn't do what they said they would, and things don't get better.

It's important to be careful and not believe everything someone says, especially if they're promising big things that seem too good to be true. Always ask questions and do your own research before putting all your trust in someone.
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