Text: Matthew 7:15 NKJV
Further Reading: Deuteronomy 13:1-4
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
Matthew 7:15 NKJV
MESSAGE
One of the many signs of the end times is the rise of false prophets who will deceive many people from the way of truth. The Lord said that false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Matthew 24:24 NKJV
We are living in that time today with great deceptions and lying wonders. We have men whose goal is to milk and exploit people in the name of miracles and wonders. Many of these false prophets use the ploy of false security to put many in bondage.
They continually say to those who despise Me, ‘The Lord has said, “You shall have peace” ’; And to everyone who walks according to the dictates of his own heart, they say, ‘No evil shall come upon you.’ ”
Jeremiah 23:17 NKJV
Our text says that they will come as lambs but in reality, they are wolves that devour. We are told to be careful and watch out. Whenever the believer leaves the simplicity of the gospel and way of holiness, such will fall victim to these false prophets.
You must be on the watch for these sweet tongue men. They speak damnable heresies and twist the scriptures to make money out of their followers. They talk lightly of sin and indulge men who live carelessly in unrighteousness. These false teachers teach that once a person is saved, such is forever saved. From these men flee, they are the enemies of the cross of Jesus Christ.
Everywhere you go you will find these false prophets and believers are advised to beware of their schemes, else such false into error. Stick to the scriptures and if anyone or angel preaches any other gospel than that which was preached by the apostles and early saints, let such be accursed (Galatians 1:9).
As long as the scripture is your guide, you will not fall prey to these ungodly men whose goal is to draw many away from the cross.
REFLECTION
Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.
Matthew 24:11 NKJV
People who will not obey the scripture will easily be deceived by false prophets. Make up your mind to obey every of God’s instructions from today.
PRAYER
Father, please grant me discernment so as not to fall victim to false prophets.
