Matthew 7:20 NCV
“…you will know these false prophets by what they do.”
Matthew 7:15 NCV
“…They come to you looking gentle like sheep, but they are really dangerous like wolves.
Note: This is a warning from Jesus Christ who prophecy what the false prophets will do. In the New Testament times, they are called, ‘Professed Christians’ who declare openly what they believe. The word ‘profess’ means to declare or tell one’s belief and to pretend to be something when they are not. They will act like a true Christian and not follow the true teaching of Christ or apostles’ teaching like John, Peter and Jude. For example: They tell you that Jesus was not born in the flesh, yet they acted like a Christian. Jesus said, “They are really dangerous like wolves.”
What exactly do the wolves do? In some movies, have you ever seen the pack of wolves? They find something to eat and they attack animals or even a human being. They tear them to pieces to eat. It is not a pleasant thing to watch, but that is what wolves do. Have you ever met someone who really talks smoothly to begin with and then suddenly they change and try to convince you that their ‘false’ teachings are right. Inside of you, you felt crushed, confused, and lost. It can leads to emotional confusion if you don’t know the warnings from the Word of God. This is why Jesus warned about ‘Professed Christians’ who acted like “wolves” and going out to find those who they can change from what they believe in the Doctrine of Christ [2 John 1:9].
This is why John said, “…try (test) the spirits whether they are of God…” It means find the Word of God, the Sword and make sure they are not “wolves” who are out to destroy you. Study the Doctrine of Christ, the basic teachings from Apostles’ epistles (letters) from the Bible.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the words of warning that came from Your Son, Jesus Christ. He is truly a prophet who cares for His own sheep. I remember “Ivan” who stood for You and the Communist was like “wolves” trying to talk him out of his faith in You. When they didn’t succeed, they acted like wolves, stabbed him six times and beating his body until finally he died as a true Christian martyr [Jan 9, 2008 Fresh Manna]. My heart goes out to those new baby Christians who are learning to trust You and I pray they will stand for You in Jesus’ name, amen.
