The essence of living in accordance with spiritual teachings is characterized by the profound commandments to love one’s neighbor as oneself and to embody values such as humility, mercy, and justice. These principles reflect a genuine way of life that focuses on interpersonal relationships and moral integrity. The true 'fruit' of faith is not measured by miraculous acts or prophecies, but rather by how one treats others and embodies principles of justice and humility. The emphasis is on an active compassion and a community-oriented spirit, encapsulating the core of spiritual teachings from various prophets.
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.
Timestamps
- Chapter 1: How Do You Know The Difference? (00:00-11:11)
- Chapter 2: Mislabeling Prophets (11:11-28:55)
- Chapter 3: Should I Be Suspicious? (28:55-43:57)
Referenced Resources
Show Music
- Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
- BibleProject theme song by TENTS
- “Kauai” by Loyae
- “Meadow Terrain” by Mama Aiuto
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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