Matt. 7:15-27

[vpbrett]

I've been looking at these verses for a while now
I think they hang together as one unified passage.
I outline it like this.

Matt. 7:15 The warning against false prophets
16-20 How to recognize them.
21-23 Their just and final destiny.
24-25 The way to resist them. (Found your beliefs upon the Rock)
26-27 The way to be deceived by them.

This is my own take on this passage.
It really gives me peace about verses 21-23.
I'd like to hear from others, just to make sure I've not gone off my nut.
Thanks and peace.
Victor

 

[Naomi4Christ]

Another way of looking at it, and starting from the beginning of chapter 7:

1-7 Do not be harshly critical
6 Do be discriminating
7-11 Pray
12 Do as you would be done by
13-14 Make sure you are on the path to eternal life
15-20 There are plenty of people who can mislead you
21-23 Many more are self-deceived
24-27 The best way is to act on what Jesus says - words are not enough.