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(Rom.4, 4–12; Matt.7, 15–21) “Beware of false prophets” (Matthew 7:15). From the beginning of Christianity until now there has never been a time when this warning was not applied. The Lord did not indicate which false prophets to be wary of, for how to identify them? They change like fashion, and every time gives birth to its own. They always appear in sheep's clothing, with an air of goodwill in their actions and with the ghost of truth in their speech. In our time, their clothes are made from progress, civilization, enlightenment, freedom of thought and deed, personal conviction, not accepting faith, and the like. All this is a flattering cover. That is why, when you encounter an exhibition of these clothes, do not rush to open your ears to the speeches of the prophets dressed in them. Take a closer look to see if there is a wolf hiding under this sheep's clothing. Know that the Lord is the only mover towards true perfection, the only softener of hearts and morals, the only enlightener, the only one who gives freedom and fills the heart with sensations of truth, giving a conviction that nothing in the world can greatly shake. Therefore, as soon as you notice in the speeches of the new prophets any shadow of contradiction to the teachings of the Lord, know that these are predatory wolves, and turn away from them. You might be interested in: