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Matthew 7:15-20

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15 Beware * of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits *. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

18 A good tree cannot * bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down , and cast into the fire.

20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

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Matthew 7:15-20 Study Resources

4 Ways to Recognize "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing"

Debbie McDaniel

How to Beware of the "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing"

Michael Jakes

Did the Phrase a "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" Come from Scripture?

Jennifer Slattery

The Meaning of a ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’ with Modern Examples

Glory Dy

Sermons

Beware Of False Prophets

Raul Ries

Today on Somebody Loves You Pastor Raul will encourage you to carefully evaluate the fruitfulness of those in church leadership. Charisma can be deceiving, but ultimately, actions speak louder than words. Genuine faith blooms with God-honoring service, while false piety drifts like empty chaff in the wind.

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How To Spot the Decoy in Your Midst

Candace Long

In this episode, I chronicle the discovery of a more subtle "Nephilim invasion" going on now targeting followers of Jesus who have been given a high calling by God.I encountered this phenomenon by divine assignment (I believe) in 2013 witnessing someone I knew slowly become a totally different person. The results were devastating to those within her inner circle. Subsequently, I engaged in years of research to find out what happened in order to expose this strategy and prevent others from being hurt.**********************NOTE: For the resources mentioned in this episode: Go to my PODCAST PAGE, locate this title and click on it. All the resources are listed in the description notes.**********************

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The Nephilim At Work Today

Candace Long

(Note: This is one of the early episodes that began this series in early 2021. Though in places, it might appear dated, its content is foundational to what we are experiencing today.) What many do not realize is that biblical and historical evidence shows that Nephilim not only came back to Earth after the Flood, but their population is now growing at a surprising rate. We need to understand why this race is growing…what they are like…how they are manifesting themselves today…how we are to deal with them…and how we are to navigate life safely given the reality that "they are among us." **********************NOTE: For the resources mentioned in this episode: Go to my PODCAST PAGE, locate this title and click on it. All the resources are listed in the description notes. **********************

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Warning Counterfeits Part 2

Jeff Johnson

Jesus said in the last days take heed that no man deceive you, and many will be deceived. We’re seeing that play out before our eyes today aren’t we! So we need God’s discernment, and today’s Sound Doctrine can serve to help sharpen those skills. Pastor Jeff Johnson is in Matthew chapter seven where we’ll learn about counterfeits, or false prophets… how to both recognize them and deal with them too.

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Warning Counterfeits Part 1

Jeff Johnson

We’re developing a study in Matthew, and today we receive a very serious warning from Jesus about counterfeits. In the last days there will be many roaming around, but how do we recognize them and deal with them? We’ll talk about that and more in this helpful Bible study.

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Beware of False Prophets Part 2

James Kaddis

We’re at the tail-end of the Sermon on the Mount today, in Matthew chapter seven. Not everyone is who they claim to be! And that’s most definitely true when it comes to teachers. So how do we know if a person is a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Jesus helps us answer that in the passage before us. You can start by examining their teaching.

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