The discussion delves into the critical need for self-examination in faith, urging listeners to discern genuine voices from misleading ones. Using the metaphor of wolves in sheep's clothing, the hosts explore how to identify true prophets by their fruits. They discuss historical and contemporary challenges in recognizing authentic spirituality, highlighting love, humility, and justice as key indicators. The conversation emphasizes the importance of vigilant discernment in navigating spiritual guidance and making wise choices in life.
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Minority Report
The Hebrew Bible represents a minority report within Israel's history.
This internal tension about who speaks for God predates Jesus.
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Self-Critique vs. Tribalism
Critiquing others can be constructive self-critique or harmful tribalism.
Questioning who speaks for God is inherent in the Christian story.
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True vs. False Prophets
Jeremiah and Ezekiel, minority prophets, foresaw Israel's destruction, facing persecution.
Discerning true prophets involves considering their alignment with God and the accuracy of their predictions.
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Sermon on the Mount E36 – In the second part of the final section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus emphasizes the tension present in the choice between two paths. How do we know if someone is leading us toward the path to life, and whose voice should we listen to? Jesus uses the images of a sheep in wolf’s clothing and trees bearing fruit to emphasize the wisdom needed to identify those who truly represent him. In this episode, Tim and Jon wrestle with the challenge of discerning God's words and recognizing the true destination of someone's path, regardless of the direction they claim.
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Chapter 1: How Do You Know The Difference? (00:00-11:11)
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Show Credits
Jon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Stephanie Tam is our consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones, and Tim Mackie is our lead scholar.
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