Wisdom In Evaluating Spiritual Leaders And Teachings

“By your fruits they will know you so it’s not necessarily by what you say it's by what you do” - WesleyneWord of Today - Matthew 7:18-20In these verses, Jesus uses the metaphor of trees and their fruit to illustrate the principle of discerning true and false prophets. Just as a good tree produces good fruit and a bad tree produces bad fruit, Jesus teaches that genuine prophets will produce good outcomes, while false prophets will yield harmful results. This imagery emphasizes the importance of evaluating the character and teachings of individuals based on the tangible results or fruits they bear in their lives and ministries.From Matthew 7:18-20, you’ll learn about the significance of discernment and wisdom in evaluating leaders and their teachings. Jesus' instruction to judge a tree by its fruit underscores the importance of discerning the authenticity and integrity of those who claim to speak for God. It teaches you that true spiritual leaders will exhibit the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control while false prophets will demonstrate characteristics that are contrary to the nature of God. This passage challenges you to be vigilant in discerning between true and false prophets, emphasizing the need to test all teachings against the standard of Scripture and to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in discerning truth from error.Connect with Me:Website - https://www.wesleyne.com/Text LOVE to (832) 660-0942 to get a daily reminder of God's love and to chat with me.