Recognize that there are deceptive individuals who may appear harmless but can lead you astray. By assessing the fruits of their lives, one can discern their true intentions and alignment with genuine values. Even those who perform impressive acts may ultimately be disconnected from a true ethical or spiritual foundation. Maintaining awareness of these complexities allows for a deeper exploration of one's understanding and beliefs.
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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