Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.—MATT. 7:15 False prophets are most dangerous because of their deceptive nature. We can easily recognize and defend against an enemy that poses for what it is. But when that enemy appears as a friend, it is much harder to defend against. Heretics and apostates make no claim to biblical truth and are recognizable. But deceivers disguise themselves as true shepherds.