5 Jun 2025 8:56 pm
closed food pantries- no food-- thistles and thorns-- the very definition of a false christian.*Beekeeper » 05 Jun 2025, 5:12 am » wrote: ↑ So you just PROVED you know nothing about Christ's teachings!!
He REBUKED ALL OF THEM, ***!! Since ALL OF THEM are following a FALSE PROPHET and their HATE is the "fruits" they produce.
Yes, Jesus did warn about false prophets, particularly in the context of the end times. Jesus cautioned his followers to be aware of false prophets who would appear in sheep's clothing but be inwardly ravenous wolves. He advised them to recognize these false prophets by their fruits, meaning their actions and teachings. Additionally, Jesus warned that many false prophets would rise and deceive many, even those who were followers of God.
Elaboration:
- Matthew 24:24:
In the Olivet Discourse, Jesus warns of false Christs and false prophets appearing with great signs and wonders to deceive, even the elect, before his return.
- Identifying False Prophets:
Jesus emphasized that true prophets and false prophets can be distinguished by their fruits, meaning their teachings and actions. A good tree produces good fruit, while a bad tree produces evil fruit.
- Fruits as Evidence:
Jesus asks rhetorical questions to illustrate this point, such as, "Do men gather grapes from thorns or figs from thistles?". The analogy highlights that actions reveal character and the source of teachings.
- Importance of Discernment:
Jesus' warnings and the emphasis on examining fruits highlight the importance of discernment for believers to distinguish between true and false teachings.
- Matthew 7:15:
This verse, a key part of Jesus' sermon on the mount, explicitly warns about false prophets, who come in sheep's clothing (appearing harmless and genuine) but are inwardly wolves.