This week, Carrie Buckner explores Jesus' teaching about the narrow path of discipleship and the danger of false teachers (Matthew 7:13-23 NIV). Drawing on the challenging imagery of wolves in sheep's clothing and trees bearing good or bad fruit, he examines what it means to pursue whole-person righteousness—not just external behavior, but internal transformation of heart and mind. The narrow path requires daily obedience to God's kingdom values even when the world calls us foolish, and demands discernment about who we allow to influence our spiritual journey. Jesus warns that miracles and religious activity aren't proof of genuine faith; rather, we must examine the fruit of people's lives—their character, humility, and whether they bring God's shalom or sow division and fear.