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In Acts 20:28–31,
Paul gives this instruction to the church in Ephesus: “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock . . . after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you . . . Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth . . .” (NIV). Why was Paul so sure “wolves” would arise from among them? What “wolves” do you need to watch out for? What measures can you put in place to keep watch over yourself and those who help you lead? -
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There was a time before entering the Navy when we moved away from God. When God entered our life, He came looking and he “found” his lost child. It was a time of relief when we were restored to Him and His family. It was a good time to return home with a loving family.
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We need to be vigilant for all kinds of wolves. we often think of the obvious wolves who are active predators who seek to do harm for their own gain, but I think Paul is also speaking to a more subtle predator. This predator is one who twists the truth, and may not even realize that he is doing it. It can even be one’s own self. To protect from this, we must constantly be in the Word and establish a culture where all are discerning what is being taught against what the Bible says and are willing to question and correct each other with love. We need to look out for those who may be influenced by power or other lusts.
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Paul new that there would always be wolves knocking at the door or maybe already inside but masquerading as sheep. We always need to be vigilant with a keen eye of discernment as well as staying in the word for that well give us insight and enable us to protect the fold. “Keep watch.”
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He was sure of it because there are always predators roaming about attempting to capture prey. In our modern era we have all kinds of random people that can post to the internet and pretend they have qualifications that they do not have. I have personally known one that got bolder and bolder in their fakery. Being part of a local community church and meeting other believers weekly can help keep us from falling into traps.
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Paul states that as a shepherd, you may become a wolf. “He was an expert on the environment filled with predators that sometimes, becomes part of the predator.Paul was a wolf before he converted into christian. He wants to make sure the Ephesus protect their flock and their church from any false intruders.
