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Written By: Pat Aman
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Matthew 7: 15-23) 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. 21. "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' 23. Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!' There are many false prophets who pretend to be Christian guides, but whose real purpose is selfish and destructive. We must test those claiming to prophesy by their fruit, that is, by their life-style, character, teaching and influence. As Christians we need to read our Bibles daily and pray. Then we will be able to know when someone is a false prophet, or a disciple called of God. Jesus warns against self-deception, a mere verbal profession of lordship without obedience to the will of God. It is even possible for a self-deluded person to exercise a spectacular ministry, using the authority of the Scriptures and of the name of Jesus, without walking in genuine obedient discipleship. The Word of God tells us that even the elect will be deceived. (Matthew 24:24) For false Christ's and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect—if that were possible.

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