15. As the way to eternal life is narrow, and the gate that opens on it difficult of entrance, and only entered by the few, one is wont to look for a safe guide on entering on such a path. Hence, our Redeemer here cautions us against trusting our destiny to the guidance of every one indiscriminately. “Beware of false prophets.” The word, “prophet,” in its strict etymological sense, designates one who, under Divine influence, predicts future events. Besides this common acceptation, the Greek word,
Matthew 7:15