Beware of False Prophets Matthew 7:15-23 Part 3. Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing  False teachers are dangerous Jesus says to beware Matt 7:15 “Overthrow the.

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Beware of False Prophets Matthew 7:15-23 Part 3

Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing  False teachers are dangerous Jesus says to beware Matt 7:15 “Overthrow the faith of some” 2 Tim 2:14-18  False teachers are deceitful Appear innocent and harmless Deceive others and themselves 2 Tim 3:13

How to Identify the Wolf  “You will know them by their fruits” Jesus shows how to ID Matthew 7:16-20 We must examine the fruit that people produce Ephesians tested men and found them to be liars Revelation 2:2 Deceiver/antichrist determined by doctrine 2 John 7-11; 1 John 4:1-4 Scriptural Method

Our Response to the Wolf  Confront and teach Simon the sorcerer (Acts 8) Attitude should be quickly apparent Matt 7:6  Publicly note and avoid Romans 16:17-20 “wise in what is good and simple concerning evil”

Our Response to the Wolf  Address false doctrine within congregation False doctrine about Old Law was being taught by some from Judea Acts 15:1-6 Letter to affected congregations 15:22-29 Positive effect on these congregations 15:30-35  Elders have special responsibility Titus 1:10-16 Some “mouths must be stopped”

Watch for the Wolf  Paul warned the Ephesian elders Acts 20:27-31; Revelation 2:2 Warning did come to pass and they were tested  False teachers are always out there 2 Peter 2:1-3; 1 John 2:18 We need to test ALL who teach, all of the time

Sheep Inviting Wolves In 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Obsessed with Own Desires  More “self-focused” than “God-focused” 2 Timothy 4:1-5  Following our own desires doesn’t end well James 1:14-15  Christians are required to cast off lusts Ephesians 4:20-24

Will Not Endure Sound Doctrine  Some will turn aside from the truth 2 Timothy 4:3,4  Often they attack proponents of truth  Persecution of Jeremiah Jeremiah 18:1-11, 18; 36:1-3, 20-26

Heap Up For Themselves Teachers  Find someone who will scratch the itch 2 Timothy 4:3  Some really want to be told a lie Isaiah 30:8-11  Want to hear that God is happy with them Jeremiah 23:16-17

Never Compromise the Truth  Believing in a lie doesn’t change the truth Isaiah 30:12-14  Truth is necessary even when uncomfortable Jeremiah 36:27-29a  Our commitment to truth should not waver