𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗪𝗢𝗟𝗙 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗣’𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚

 

𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗪𝗢𝗟𝗙 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗣’𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚
Matthew 7:15 (KJV)

 

INTRODUCTION

Jesus warned that false shepherds would arise, not wearing horns—but wearing sheep’s clothing.In the Dispensation of Grace, deception does not usually come through open persecution but through subtle suppression of truth.

These men may preach morality, tradition, or prosperity—but they avoid rightly divided doctrine (2 Timothy 2:15).

A pastor who silences truth is more dangerous than one who openly denies it.

 

 

THE WARNING OF THE WOLF

Matthew 7:15

Explanation: Christ Himself exposed religious deception.

A. Predicted Deceivers Matthew 7:15 – “Beware of false prophets.”

B. Pretended Devotion 2 Corinthians 11:13 – False apostles disguising themselves.

C. Predatory Destruction Acts 20:29 – Grievous wolves not sparing the flock.

 

 

THE WARDROBE OF THE WOLF

Matthew 23:27–28

Explanation: Wolves hide behind religious appearance.

A. Religious Clothing Matthew 23:5 – Doing works to be seen of men.

B. Respectable Credentials 2 Corinthians 11:15 – Ministers of righteousness in appearance.

C. Reverent Speech Romans 16:18 – Fair speeches deceive hearts.

 

 

THE WITHHOLDING OF TRUTH

Acts 20:27

Explanation: Wolves don’t deny all Scripture—only uncomfortable truth.

A. Selective Preaching Jeremiah 23:28 – Mixing chaff with wheat.

B. Silenced Doctrine 2 Timothy 4:3 – They will not endure sound doctrine.

C. Suppressed Division 2 Timothy 2:15 – Refusal to rightly divide.

 

 

THE WEAPON OF MANIPULATION

2 Peter 2:3

Explanation: False shepherds control by fear, guilt, and emotion.

A. Fear of Judgment Galatians 5:1 – Bringing believers into bondage.

B. Guilt for Giving Colossians 2:20–22 – Commandments of men.

C. Gaslighting the Flock Isaiah 30:10 – “Speak unto us smooth things.”

 

 

THE WEALTH OF THE WOLF

1 Timothy 6:5

Explanation: Wolves profit from perverted preaching.

A. Covetous Motives 2 Peter 2:3 – Making merchandise of believers.

B. Commercialized Ministry Micah 3:11 – Teaching for hire.

C. Carnal Gain Titus 1:11 – Teaching things they ought not, for filthy lucre.

 

 

THE WORD OF THE TRUE SHEPHERD

John 10:11

Explanation: Christ contrasts Himself with false leaders.

A. Self-Giving Shepherd John 10:11 – Giveth His life for the sheep.

B. Speaking Truth Fully John 17:17 – Thy word is truth.

C. Separating Wolves John 10:12 – Hireling flees when wolf comes.

 

 

THE WALK OF THE WATCHFUL SAINT

Acts 17:11

Explanation: Believers must discern truth personally.

A. Scriptural Testing 1 Thessalonians 5:21 – Prove all things.

B. Spiritual Discernment 1 Corinthians 2:15

C. Separated Obedience Romans 16:17 – Mark and avoid false teachers.

 

 

THE WORK OF THE TRUE PASTOR

Acts 20:28

Explanation: God’s shepherds feed—not fleece—the flock.

A. Feeding with Knowledge Jeremiah 3:15

B. Fighting Error Titus 1:9 – Exhort and convince gainsayers.

C. Faithful to Paul’s Gospel 1 Corinthians 4:1–2

 

 

THE WRATH AWAITING THE WOLF

James 3:1

Explanation: False shepherds will answer to God.

 

A. Stricter Judgment James 3:1

B. Severe Accountability Ezekiel 34:2–4

C. Certain Exposure Luke 12:2 – Nothing covered shall not be revealed.

 

 

CONCLUSION

Not every pastor is God-sent.Not every sermon is truth.Not every Bible in a pulpit is rightly divided.
A wolf’s greatest weapon is silence where truth should speak.

 

CALL TO ACTION
Search the Scriptures daily Rightly divide Law and Grace Follow Christ—not personalities Mark and avoid false teachers
“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”— Isaiah 8:20

FINAL THOUGHTS

Wolves preach partial truth Truth must never be silenced Right division exposes deception Grace frees from manipulation God will judge false shepherds Christ alone is the Chief Shepherd
DON’T FOLLOW THE VOICE THAT FLATTERS—FOLLOW THE WORD THAT DIVIDES.