3 Tell Tale Signs of a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

False teachers abound today. They have huge followings on their YouTube channels, Instagram accounts, or church auditoriums on Sunday mornings. And if we are not on the alert, we just might mistake them for the real thing. Jesus warned His followers to watch out for false prophets or religious teachers who will attempt to infiltrate the church and lead believers astray through bad doctrine, greedy living, or a spirit contrary to God’s. In Matthew 7:15, Jesus firmly warned: “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves” (NASB). What does it mean for a false prophet or teacher to be in “sheep’s clothing?” It means they will disguise themselves as true followers of Christ, by trying to blend in, but will lack the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that is evident in one’s character and discernment of the truth. If someone acts and, at times, sounds like a great teacher of the faith, they might not necessarily be one if you look and listen closer. Here are 6 tell-tale signs of what Jesus called “a wolf in sheep’s clothing”