2nd Bi Annual Lecture of Igbo Community Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
2nd Bi Annual Lecture of Igbo Community Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lqvcqit6rQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lqvcqit6rQ
bearing fruits that are worthy.
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves. By their fruits you will know them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?” Matthew 7:15-16 The obvious answer to this question of Jesus is “No, people do not pick grapes from thornbushes.” In other words, an evil person cannot bear good fruit. This statement from our Lord can give us much guidance in the area of discernment. First of all, it’s important to be aware of the very simple fact that “false prophets” do exist. This can be understood as anyone who actively misleads another under the guise of doing good. Some may do this unknowingly, but normally the one who acts as a wolf in sheep’s clothing does so out of the intention of some form of selfish gain. The selfish gain by which they are motivated could be many things, but the basic principle of selfishness usually applies. By way of a secular example, take a used car salesman who deceptively tells a potenti...
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