Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Matthew 7:15-16
A false prophet is a religious imposter. You've seen them, especially those in the entertainment industry and among athletes. When they win, they proclaim to thank God, our Father, and sometimes use the name of Jesus. However, when you look at their actions and how they live, it is obvious they don't know Him at all. They proclaim God and continue to live an indulgent lifestyle. We have to ask ourselves, who is the god they worship? Is it our God, the Almighty, or someone else? They say they love God and honor Him, but their fruit tells us something else.
These people, if that's what they are, are the ones Jesus speaks of when he tells us that they will be cut down and cast into the fire. It's not just the stars and athletes; it's many evangelists and religious singers, which scares me most because they bring a seemingly good word in the name of Jesus but come from the same tree as those stars and athletes, and can easily lead many astray. Discernment is key.
I call this series "Shedding the World" because I've found that much of what I think is good may have an evil beginning, and I'm drawn to it because it's attractive. It's made me question everything that I find fascinating. The enemy presents himself as an angel of light; question the light and examine the fruit. Discernment is imperative. Here's what Jesus says:
Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Matthew 7:19-20
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