In Matthew 7:15, Jesus delivers a stark warning that cuts through our comfortable assumptions: “Be on your guard against false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravaging wolves.” This isn't about obvious enemies of the faith—it's about voices that sound Christian, use biblical language, and address real problems we face, but ultimately lead us away from the true gospel. The danger lies in teachings that start with legitimate concerns like brokenness, injustice, or personal struggle, but offer solutions centered on prosperity, political power, moral performance, or self-affirmation rather than repentance and trust in Jesus alone. We live in an age where false teaching doesn't primarily come from pulpits but from platforms—social media feeds, podcasts, and viral content shaped more by algorithms than Scripture. The challenge is discernment: these wolves are “sneaky,” wearing sheep's clothing so convincingly that we must learn to identify them by their fruit over time. Wrong fruit creates followers of a person or agenda rather than Jesus, while “ghost fruit” offers impressive-sounding words without actual discipleship or transformation. The call to be “on guard” means checking everything against Scripture before letting it into our hearts and homes, staying ready to reevaluate when truth becomes clearer, and recognizing that our deepest problem is internal sin requiring an external Savior—not better systems, stronger willpower, or more affirmation.