[15]Watch out for false prophets. They come to you pretending to be sheep. But on the inside they are hungry wolves.
[16] You can tell each tree by its fruit. Do people pick grapes from bushes? Do they pick figs from thorns? [17] In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit. But a bad tree bears bad fruit.
[18] A good tree can’t bear bad fruit. And a bad tree can’t bear good fruit. [19] Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down. It is thrown into the fire
[20] You can tell each tree by its fruit. [21] “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven. Only those who do what my Father in heaven wants will enter.
[22] Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord! Lord! Didn’t we prophesy in your name? Didn’t we drive out demons in your name? Didn’t we do many miracles in your name?’ [23] Then I will tell them clearly, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who do evil!’
[24] “So then, everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is like a wise man. He builds his house on the rock. [25] The rain comes down. The water rises. The winds blow and beat against that house. But it does not fall. It is built on the rock.
[26] But everyone who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man. He builds his house on sand. [27] The rain comes down. The water rises. The winds blow and beat against that house. And it falls with a loud crash.”
[15] “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you pretending to be sheep. But on the inside they are hungry wolves. [16] You can tell each tree by its fruit. Do people pick grapes from bushes? Do they pick figs from thorns? ...
[18] A good tree can’t bear bad fruit. And a bad tree can’t bear good fruit. [19] Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down. It is thrown into the fire. [20] You can tell each tree by its fruit. Matthew 7:15- 20
Question 1
How can you tell if a person truly is who they say they are, or if they can really do what they claim to do?
Not Only Prophets, but All People
It is what is inside you that truly matters — not what appears to the eye.
For example, imagine an animal that looks like a sheep but is carnivorous—it eats other animals. Though it appears gentle on the outside, its nature is different within.
In the same way, it is not what we claim to be, but the life we live that reveals who we truly are.
How Do We Live?
As a Christian, live according to the Word of God, not by the opinions or news of men.
If God is your Father, then pray to Him, not only to people.
Do not say, “God is my Father,” and yet live in fear or ignore His Word.
Live in love, showing value and respect to others.
Remember, God will always judge falsehood.
Matthew 7:19 (NIV)
“Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”
Question 2
§ How do you know God’s will for your life?
2.Who a true disciple is
Matthew 7: 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord! Lord! Didn’t we prophesy in your name? Didn’t we drive out demons in your name? Didn’t we do many miracles in your name?’ [23] Then I will tell them clearly, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who do evil!’
It is not the one who merely says, “I am a disciple of Jesus,”
and not even the one who simply goes to church,
but the one who does the will of God who truly follows Him.
What is the will of God? Romans 12:2 NIrV
Our lives should be lived dedicated to God.
When we do this, we begin to demonstrate the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God (Romans 12:1–2).
We are called to do all things for the glory of God, not for selfish ambition or personal gain.
Not for social media acceptance, but to let our presence — even online — reflect God’s glory.
1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
Question 3
§ How do you remain standing when the storms of life come?
3. A Builder
[24] “So then, everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is like a wise man. He builds his house on the rock. [25] The rain comes down. The water rises. The winds blow and beat against that house. But it does not fall. It is built on the rock.
[26] But everyone who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man. He builds his house on sand. [27] The rain comes down. The water rises. The winds blow and beat against that house. And it falls with a loud crash.”
Hear the word
Put them into practice
Listen to the word of God, read it. It is the building block of life.
When you listen and read, you will live by it. Living by the word of God does not make you foolish but wise.
The word of God enables you to withstand the storms of life.
Rain and Storms in Life
Rain represents the promotions and blessings of life.
Storms and winds represent the challenges and trials of life.
Sometimes, promotion, money, or fame can cause people to forget or abandon God — spending on the wrong things, speaking carelessly, or living as though there is no God.
In the same way, the storms of life — such as sickness, stress, disappointment, or loss — can also cause some to turn away from God.
But when you live by the Word of God, you can stand firm both in the rain and in the storm.
The Word keeps you grounded whether in prosperity or adversity.
So, listen to the Word, hold onto it, and let it guide your heart through every season of life.
Conclusion
It is what is inside you that truly defines who you are —
not the clothes you wear, how you look, or the labels you give yourself.
Fill your heart with the Word of God,
so that your life may be fruitful and impactful on the earth.
