Jesus warns his followers to watch out for false prophets who come in sheep's clothing — and then hands them a test that has nothing to do with charisma, credentials, or results. You will recognize them by their fruit. In this message from Matthew 7:15-23, Elder Mike Smith walks through the second half of Jesus' closing warnings in the Sermon on the Mount. The passage has two edges. The first turns outward, calling us to discernment about the teachers we follow. The second turns inward, to a sobering scene on the day of judgment where sincere, active, confident insiders hear the words "I never knew you." Prophecy, miracles, and impressive ministry results are exactly what Jesus refuses to accept as proof. What he looks for instead is the fruit of a life, and a real relationship with him that shows up in doing the will of the Father. First Christian Church | The Dalles, Oregon fcctd.org