Theme: Jesus Christ told us to know those that labor among us for several reasons we must know those that labor among us when i met leadership in the past, i gave leadership, my loyalty i don’t do that no more everyone that call them self leadership not biblical leadership.
I’m not complaining. I’m just explaining i been through some things with people who call themselves leadership on my journey only because of discernment I’m able to see past the representative  it wasn’t an overnight thing.
Story time.
I’m 51 it took me a longgggggg time to be loyal to Jesus Christ and i sat in meetings from 8 to 26 lost started preaching on the transit system in Brooklyn, New York in 1998 from Flushing Avenue train station to the Bronx from the Bronx back to Flushing Avenue train station seven days a week i was a wet shirt, lost preacher The reason why I said wet shirt loss preacher is because i was 580 pounds back then my shirt got wet quick i knew hymns i did not know Him when i was a teenager i was loyal to all the wrong people for a person to have my loyalty they have to earn it i will not give that away no more most people introduce us to their representative we don’t get to know people nowadays sad but true all we know is the representative of the person that is deception only when we refuse to be under satan spell we won’t be.
THESSALONIANS 5:12 ASV
But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
Take note 1 Thessalonians 5:12 is the conclusion of  apostle Paul's letter, a section of exhortations on Christ-ian living and congregational life, particularly concerning the relationship between the church members and their spiritual leaders. The verse itself, "We ask you, brothers, to give recognition to those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work", sets the stage for the entire community to recognize and deeply respect the pastors and elders for their hard work and spiritual guidance take note. There are many impostors out there. What’s in the route will be in the fruit Jesus Christ gave all of us a fruit inspectors license knowing how to use our fruit inspector’s license is imperative please believe it. Thanks in advance.
Conclusion.
Our fruit is what we think it will manifest through our mouth and our actions. Our action speaks louder than our words. I don’t listen to what people say. I listen to what people do our fruit is what we do, we must pay attention on purpose daily first and foremost to what we think because it will manifest through our mouth and our actions, knowing how to use our fruit inspectors license is imperative.
Matthew 7:15-20
You Will Know Them by Their Fruits
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Therefore by their fruits you will know them.
Take note By Their Fruits You Shall Know Them Matthew 7:15-20 comes from the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus concludes His teachings by warning His listeners about false prophets disguised as sheep who lead people away from the correct path. The passage teaches that these deceivers can be identified not by their outward appearance, but by their "fruits," which refers to the actions and consequences of their teachings and lives. The background context includes Jesus's broader message in the Sermon on the Mount about living a righteous life, the narrow gate to life versus the broad gate to destruction, and the need for a discerning heart to avoid misleading religious leaders misleading leadership work for satan.
In Christian life, recognizing and honoring true spiritual leaders is essential for the health and unity of the church. The apostle Paul's exhortation in 1 Thessalonians 5:12 urges believers to acknowledge those who labor among them and hold leadership roles in the Lord, emphasizing respect and love for their dedicated service. This respect is founded on the leaders' godly character and genuine spiritual fruit. The concept of "fruit" is critical in biblical teaching, especially when discerning leadership authenticity. According to Jesus in Matthew 7:15-20, false prophets disguise themselves as sheep but are inwardly destructive. Their true identity is revealed by their fruits — the actions, teachings, and overall impact on the community. Followers are admonished to carefully evaluate leaders by observing their lives and the results of their ministry rather than by superficial appearances or claims. The passage from 2 Corinthians 4:3, which states that the gospel can be veiled to those perishing, warns believers to seek spiritual illumination and discernment so as not to be deceived. This highlights the need for vigilance in spiritual leadership and the believer’s responsibility to examine the fruits through prayer, study, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is also vital for individuals to cultivate their own "fruit inspectors license," a metaphor for spiritual discernment and wisdom given by Christ. This enables believers to test teachings and leadership against biblical standards and avoid deception. The fruit manifests through thoughts, words, and actions, which decisively reveal one’s true alignment with God or otherwise. Overall, understanding biblical leadership involves more than mere titles or appearances; it requires deep discernment rooted in Scripture and experience. It calls Christians to evaluate leaders for their spiritual integrity, pastoral care, and ongoing commitment to God's truth, thereby fostering a healthy, trustworthy church environment resistant to falsehood and division.