WATCHING OUT FOR WOLVES
Matthew 7:15-20


Satan has ministers & false teachers that, by their appearance, seem to be of God

Christians should be able to identify through their sheep's clothing 
{Acts 20:38-31; 2 Cor. 11:13-15; 1 Tim 4:1-3; 2 Tim 3:1-9; 2 Pet 2:1-3; 1 John 4:1; Jude 3-4}

HOW CAN WE SPOT THEM?

I - By their FRUITS {vv 16-20} 
What's in their heart will come out {Mark 7:21-23}
Greed, Lavish lifestyles, Immorality, Lust for power, Etc.

II - Examine their TEACHING {2 Pet 2:1, 3; Gal 1:8-9} 
1 - Secrecy - Finances, things hidden to people, ministries & methods
2 - Appeals to covetousness - does not prepare Christians for what to really expect
3 - The use of twisted words & making up their own doctrines