"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves."
13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.
16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
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Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.
Read all of Proverbs 22 NIVMy mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long.
Read all of Psalm 71 NIVTherefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.
Read all of Romans 8 NIV"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
Read all of John 10 NIV"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him."
Read all of Jeremiah 17 NIV"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him."
Read all of Luke 12 NIV"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
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Daily Verse Reflection
Commentary on Matthew 7:15-20
(Read Matthew 7:15-20)
Nothing so much prevents men from entering the strait gate, and becoming true followers of Christ, as the carnal, soothing, flattering doctrines of those who oppose the truth. They may be known by the drift and effects of their doctrines. Some part of their temper and conduct is contrary to the mind of Christ. Those opinions come not from God that lead to sin.