The Danger Posed By False Preachers

In our last blog we noted the "Presence of False Preachers."  In this blog we will note the "Danger Posed by False Preachers."  Jesus said, "Beware of  false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves" (Matthew 7:15).

Jesus states that false prophets do indeed exist, and that they also pose a threat or danger to His followers.  There are two interesting characteristics of the danger posed by false preachers and teachers.  First, the danger posed by them  is deceptive.  Jesus says, "they come to you in sheep's clothing."  In other words, false preachers and teachers come with the outward appearance of being sheep of God.  They give the outward appearance of being true believers in and followers of Jesus Christ.  They come in sheep's clothing and can easily deceive because they appear as messengers of light (cf. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15).

The second characteristic of the danger posed by false preachers and teachers is that it is destructive.  Jesus says, "but inwardly they are ravening wolves."  While outwardly appearing to be innocent, inwardly they are anything but sheep.  They are vicious pretenders who prey on the immature, the unstable, and the gullible.  CHURCH BEWARE!