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5 Ways to Recognize "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" Debbie McDaniel 2020 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves."  Matthew 7:15 What does "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" mean? A wolf in sheep's clothing is symbolic for someone who outwardly looks harmless and kind with good intentions but inwardly is full of hate, evil and deceit. The apostle Paul warns us of this false teacher in the book of Matthew in the  Bible . This person seeks to twist truth and Scripture to fit their own agenda. They deceive their audience with false prophecy and teachings. Wolves teach false doctrine while appearing attractive. Sometimes the truth can get twisted in this life. Blurred. Manipulated. Lines get crossed. Things once seen as black and white may start to appear grayer. It may seem harder to recognize what’s true or what’s false. What’s light and what’s dark?  At the heart of ...

Never Stop Being A Good Person 15 Traits of People With True Integrity Trust and integrity are the foundations of a good relationship. While anyone can say they are reliable in a job interview or on a first date, how do you know if they are in fact a person with genuine integrity? When determining if the people in your life are truly trustworthy, here are 15 habits integral to people with genuine integrity. 1. Trustworthy Trust goes beyond just agreeing to keep a secret or watching your cat for the weekend. Being trustworthy means they can be counted on no matter what. 2. Accountable We all make mistakes, but a person with genuine integrity knows when to take the blame. If a mistake was made, then they will be the first to admit if they had a hand in it. 3. Reliable Along with accountability, reliability is another big clue to someone's integrity. No one likes someone who promises big but doesn't deliver. Integrity means following through and being re...

Zechariah 8:16 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another; What is truth? Well, bottom line, Absolute truth is and comes from God and we have those truths in His word. And God says, John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. John 8:32 “If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” So, we see that absolute Truth is from God and we are instructed to share that truth. But, how do I. The Truth hurts at times. And anyway, aren’t I supposed to love everybody all the time. Afterall, wasn’t Jesus all love. Absolutely, Jesus was and is all about grace, mercy, forgiveness, and love. However, that i...