We read about a wolf in sheep’s clothing in Aesop’s Fables and the Bible. Both show the danger of an enemy who looks like a friend.

A wolf in sheep’s clothing looks harmless.

The sheep skin disguises the wolf. However, looks can deceive.

• The wolf is not a sheep.
• The wolf is still a wolf.

People with evil plans can look or sound harmless.

They hide their true colors and pretend to be friends. They:

• Dress well
• Speak with kindness
• Act helpful

Yet, they are dangerous. They still have evil plans.

Wolves in sheep’s clothing can be found almost everywhere:

• Work
• Church
• Families
• Politics
• Sports
• School

Scams occur every day. They come to us through:

• Telephone
• Mail
• Visits
• Internet

As a result, we must be careful.

We want to love and be kind to everyone. We want to trust people. At the same time, we must not accept what we know is false.

Be prepared. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

• Learn right from wrong.
• If something does not sound right, check it out.

God gave us brains. We need to use them.

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves” (Matthew 7:15 NIV).

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