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www.bymonline.org | December 2019 blessed! 6.Alert about False Prophets “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruits you will recognize them” (Mt 7:15,16). Ministers of God are as soft and gentle as the sheep when they come incognito. We are enamored of them because we do not see the chinks in their armour. How to find out they are sheep or wolves? We cannot judge immediately because we don't see their fruits as such. Wait. Be good to them with a question mark drawn large in your heart. Observe their life, observe their teachings, observe everything about them. Till then wait without commitment. Trusting them without verifying leads to grave consequences. a)“Watch out” for people who choose to dress to make a show of their piety (Mk 12:38). b)“Watch out” for those who look for greetings from people in public that will boost their image in the eyes of onlookers (Mk 12:38). c)“Watch out” for those who get upset if they are not recognized, garlanded, given the VIP seat or even led to the stage (Mk 12:38). d)“Watch out” for those who exploit the weak and helpless (Mk 12:38). e)“Watch out” for those who cause divisions by teaching contrary to what you have learned. By their pious sweet talk they dupe unsuspecting innocents (Rom 16:17). Page 8 f)“Watch out” for those whose teaching is centred around the Old Testament and not around the New Testament teaching of grace (Phil 3:2). g)“Guard” what has been committed to your care. Today so-called experts talk so-called high staff and hyper stuff leading people away from faith. Hold on to scriptural teaching and save your faith. (I Tim 6:20). h)“Be on your guard” so that you won't be carried away by the error of wicked men, lose your footing and get swept off your secure position. Study more about the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. That will put you on firm ground (2 Peter 3:17,18). These are the bad trees producing bad fruits (Mt 7:15-17). Midnight has fallen on this world. We are engulfed in gloom and darkness. Bur we hear a distant sound, “Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet Him.” Arise from your slumber. Trim your lamps and pour oil. Get ready to meet the Bridegroom!