239: 🎙️ Good Fruit or Just Good Acting? Wolves, Trees & the Real Test of Faith
How do we tell the difference between a true follower of Jesus and someone just playing the part? In this episode, Rohan Bell and Aaron Waters unpack Jesus’ teaching on wolves in sheep’s clothing and the trees that bear fruit. From false prophets to everyday faithfulness, this conversation digs deep into the heart of what it really means to live a Spirit-filled life.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ Why fruit—not appearance—is the true test of discipleship
✅ How to use the fruit of the Spirit as a filter in daily life
✅ What to make of both good and bad “fruit” in our own hearts
✅ Why a little bit of saltwater can ruin a freshwater spring
✅ How to stay rooted in Jesus and grow lasting, kingdom-shaped fruit
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Wolves, sheep, and fruit: Jesus’ mixed metaphors
03:00 – Fruitfulness, Galatians 5, and spiritual discernment
06:30 – Are we all part wolf? Wrestling with grey areas
09:40 – Work vs. fruit: Why transformation flows from abiding
11:49 – Saltwater and freshwater: Lessons from James and Jesus
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
What kind of fruit is growing in your life? Take a moment to examine the output of your thoughts, words, and actions—are they flowing from a Spirit-filled heart or something else?
💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!
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