THE WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING

“Be wary of false preachers who smile a lot, dripping with practiced sincerity. Chances are they are out to rip you off in some way or other. Don’t be impressed with charisma; look for character... A genuine leader will never exploit your emotions or your pocketbook…..’’ - Matthew 7:15-17 (MSG)

Once upon a time, there lived a cunning and hungry wolf. Every time he got close to the sheep, they recognized him and ran away, or the watchful shepherd chased him away with his dogs. One day, the wolf had an idea. “If I look like a sheep, maybe they won’t recognize me”. He found the wool of a sheep that had died and pulled it over his body. When evening came, the wolf followed the sheep into the stable. The shepherd didn’t notice the intruder when he counted his sheep before closing the stable door. 

The wolf waited patiently until everyone had slept. Then, in the dark, he crept up to one of the sheep. “Now you’re mine,” he thought and licked his lips. But at that moment, the shepherd came back into the stable. He had forgotten to select a sheep for the market the next morning. Not recognizing the wolf, the shepherd reached for him and pulled him by his wool. The sheepskin pulled away from the wolf and the shepherd could hardly believe his eyes. “A wolf!” he shouted, startled. The wolf was caught and his plan failed.

In Matthew 7, the Holy Spirit affirms that there are many so-called ‘’anointed’’ wolves in sheep’s clothing everywhere. Events unfolding all over the world today corroborate the above assertion. We are living amid hungry and cunny wolves. These wolves have strategically positioned themselves and their families in politics, religious and government establishments, etc. They have mastered the art of deception and are seriously gaining grounds in their chosen endeavors. Their greatest selling point is charisma since they lack authentic fruit which is character. These hungry wolves craftily leverage on their affluence, social connections, exposures, qualifications, and impressive oratory skills to perpetuate their wicked and heinous acts. They exploit innocent sheep around them callously and lick their lips with great excitement. It is quite sad and unfortunate! 

Friends, are you one of the ‘’anointed’’ wolves in sheep’s clothing in town? Please pay attention to this Yoruba proverb that says, ‘’If a lie has gone on for twenty years, the truth will catch up with it in just one day.’’. No matter how many years you have succeeded in deceiving everyone around you, the cat will soon be out of the bag. Yes, the shepherd’s hand is coming towards you and you will soon be exposed. This deception business of yours cannot continue forever. Sooner or later the truth will come out and will lead to unpleasant consequences for you. That is why it is always better to be honest and authentic at all times. Please repent and make your way right with God and man today. 

Beloved, are you one of those sheep that have been deceived and exploited by those so-called ‘’anointed wolves’’ in town? Please be wise and make a U-turn today. Stop being cowed by the fabricated charisma and eloquence displayed by them. You are too important to God to be used as a specimen in the laboratory of greed and deception of these anointed wolves in town. 

The hymn below reechoes God's warning to us in Matthew 7:15-23:

Beware Of False Prophets by Authority, O.A.U

“Ye shall know them by their fruits” if they truly come from God. Are they living by the truth as revealed in God’s word?

Refrain:

Beware of false prophets who say they are of God. They come in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are wolves; 

So do not be received by their many words; 

Beware Beware Beware.

Don’t just look at Mighty signs, wonders, and miracles they do. Prove them by the Book divine, and you’ll know if they are true.

Anyone approved by God speaks, and it doth come to pass, standing on the living Word, holy every moment pass.

It is my prayer that you and I never become specimens in the laboratory of greed built by these hungry and anointed wolves in this generation. And everyone deceived and held captive in their slaughter slabs shall be delivered this day in Jesus name. Amen

Good day, and God bless.

Maranatha!

Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo

https://okanlawontaiwo.blogspot.com