Tag: false-prophets
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By Their Fruits – A Criterion of Choice
Matthew 7:15-20 – 7/18/2026 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Matthew 7:15-16 (NRSVue) Christianity is not one thing. There are many Christianities, some of which bear only superficial resemblance to one another. It’s one thing to commit to…
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Testing Spirits and the Weight of Choice
1 John 4:1-6 – 6/30/2026 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1 (NRSVue) One of the distinctive features of the New Testament writings that bear John’s name is an emphasis on God’s…
