Matthew 7:15-20

The Message Chapter 7

Be wary of false preachers who smile a lot, dripping with practiced sincerity. Chances are they are out to rip you off some way or other. Don’t be impressed with charisma; look for character. Who preachers are is the main thing, not what they say. A genuine leader will never exploit your emotions or your pocketbook. These diseased trees with their bad apples are going to be chopped down and burned.

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control

Is there a difference of being a false profit and someone that gives a word that is not born of the Spirit?

Is there a difference of being a false profit and giving a word that is not born of the Spirit?

How do we identity false prophets today, and why is it important so important to the believer? (Hint, fruit, knowing the word and the Holy Spirit - discernment).

Why do you think he uses wolves and sheep? (Hint, The enemy wants to kill you spiritually and physically).

Last week we talked about the narrow gate, it is interesting that Jesus next teaching is addressing the people along the path to destruction.

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control

love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control

Is there a difference of being a false profit and giving a word that is not born from the Spirit?

Gerig, W. L. (1988). Fruit of the Spirit. In Baker encyclopedia of the Bible (Vol. 1, p. 818). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.