Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing: Jesus Warning on False Prophets
15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.
16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.
19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.”
Matthew 7:15-20 NIV
“Watch out for false prophets…” Jesus’ warning on these false Christians is clear and sobering. It’s so important to have discernment, and know how to see the fruit of false teachers and prophets. But how can we do that? In this devotional, the Intentional Faith Devotional Team takes a look at Matthew 7:15-20.