THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO WOLVES
How False Prophets Turn the Broad Road Into a Blessing
What if the greatest danger to your soul isn’t outside the Church—but behind modern pulpits? He is well dressed. He knows the Bible. He says “Jesus” more than anyone else you know. But his gospel requires no repentance. His path demands no cross. His message draws crowds… yet leads them to hell…
Jesus warned us:
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.” (Matthew 7:15, NKJV)
He wasn’t talking about pagans. He was talking about preachers (or those with platformed spiritual influence).
Two Roads, Two Gospels (Matthew 7:13–14)
Jesus paints a sobering picture. Two gates. Two roads. Two destinies.
“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction… Narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life.” (vv.13–14)
This is not poetry – it’s prophecy. Most people, Jesus says, are on the wrong road—even many religious ones. The wide path is easy, popular, and painless, but ends in destruction. The narrow path is hard, humbling, and costly, but it leads to life.
And that’s where the wolves come in.
False Prophets: The Broad Road Evangelists (Matthew 7:15–20)
Jesus warns us to beware. False prophets aren’t obvious. They don’t bark or bite at first sight. They smile. They speak well. They quote Scripture.
“They come to you in sheep’s clothing…” (v.15)
They look like the flock—but they’re feeding on it…!
Their sermons promise breakthrough without brokenness. Blessing without obedience. A kingdom without a cross. A Savior who serves you—but never rules you…!
Their message is attractive because it matches the desires of the flesh. But Jesus says:
“By their fruits you will know them.” (v.20)
Not their following. Not their miracles. Not their platforms. Their fruit—doctrine, character, and what their influence does to people—reveals who they truly are.
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit. A false gospel, no matter how powerful it looks, cannot produce true holiness.
False Converts: Deceived by Ministry (Matthew 7:21–23)
But Jesus’s warning intensifies:
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven…” (v.21)
Jesus is describing religious people (spiritually active people). People who did miracles, prophesied, and cast out demons in His Name.
But He says:
“I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!” (v.23)
They weren’t rejected because they didn’t serve… They were rejected because they never surrendered…
These weren’t backslidden believers. They were false converts. Busy in church. Gifted in ministry. But void of a true relationship with Christ. What damns them is not what they did—but what they never became: obedient, humble, transformed followers of Jesus.
The Narrow Gate Gospel: What It Really Means
The Gospel is not a self-help plan or a spiritual show. It’s a call to die – to self, to sin, and to the world. It demands repentance, not just belief – obedience, not just emotion. It’s not about what you do for God—but what He has done for you in Christ, and whether you will fully embrace it…
The narrow way is not attractive. It won’t sell conference tickets or trend on Instagram. But it leads to life. And that’s why Jesus preached it!
Are You Following Jesus… or Just the Crowd?
These warnings are not for the world outside the Church. They are for those sitting in pews, serving on stages, and shouting “Lord, Lord.”
The false prophet is not just in the cult down the street – he may be on your favorite podcast.
The false convert is not just in the New Age movement – he might be your worship leader/cell group leader/pastor/ministry leader/network “apostle”… (I know… this might be offensive to hear…)
Jesus was not being dramatic when He gave these sobering warnings… He was being clear…
Not everyone who claims Him… knows Him!
The question is not: Do you believe in Jesus?
The question is: Does Jesus know you?
The gate is narrow. The way is hard. To follow Him will cost you – but the invitation is open.
Christ paid for our salvation – we can add nothing to that…!
But, we pay the price for following Him… Therefore the Scriptures say:
“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith.” – 2 Corinthians 13:5
So, the Gospel of CHRIST is that we come to Him – on His terms, not ours – while the gate still stands open.
