NOVEMBER 4
MATTHEW 7:16_Ye shall know them by their fruits…
Jesus is about to teach some clarity on how to recognize false prophets. If you think you don’t know any prophets, false or otherwise, change your perspective.
Look at something simple—like false advertising. You may covet some kind of product you see advertised. You may save up all our money, or nag the life out of your parents, until you have it. In no time at all you discover it is not as advertised.
Being taken by some false advertising is minor in comparison to being taken by some false teaching. False teaching can appeal so strongly to your flesh that your spirit is diminished.
False teaching appeals to your appetite for wealth and possessions, for glamour and fame, and for power and control.
In Jesus’ wilderness experience the devil tempted Him, Matthew 4:8-9 (KJV), “Again, the devil taketh Him [Jesus] up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth Him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9 And saith unto Him, ‘All these things will I give Thee, if Thou wilt fall down and worship me.’”
Jesus knew the truth, He replied, “10 Then saith Jesus unto him, ‘Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.’”
PRAYER
Good Shepherd, Help me strengthen my spirit in the truth of the Bible. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
Christ knows the weakness of my flesh—He will save me!
The Works of Her Hands 