Seek Daily (NBC)

SEEK DAILY (NBC)
 
Friday, July 10
Matthew 7:15-20
KNOWN BY THEIR FRUITS
“…Every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.” Matthew 7:17, NIV
Note that Christ is talking about prophets, men who proclaim and teach the gospel in this text. Some of them are false prophets who proclaim and teach a false gospel and they are very much among us (verse 15). The chief trait of false prophets is that they “come to you in sheep’s clothing” (verse 13). This means that they are pretenders who appear as ministers in profession, behaviour, position and message (2 Corinthians 11:12-15), but actually they are working for their ego, fame, prestige, position, livelihood, career and comfort. They put on deceit by appearing harmless, innocent and good.
Another revealing mark of a false prophet is the fruit he gathers. He is known by the fruit he feeds on and produces such fruit in return. One’s “fruit” is not just what one does, but also what one says, which reveals one’s true identity. So, check out that ‘man of God’ before you get carried away by his spiritual gimmicks. May you not share in his punishment!
Birthday Blessing: …and none will miscarry or be barren in your land. I will give you a full life span. Exodus 21:26
Read Bible Through Passage: Ezra 6, 7; Acts 13:1-13
One may doubt the state of the inner health of a tree but tasting the quality of its fruit will clear the doubt. - Femi Okunlola
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