Be Wise: Know Good

Pastor Jim explores Romans 16 and the call to be wise toward what is good and innocent toward what is evil. Jim challenges the common tendency to focus on external behavior by pointing upstream to the source: belief. False gospels and counterfeit teachings often creep in subtly, creating division and temptation while masquerading as righteousness. Jim reminds listeners that wise belief in the true gospel of Jesus produces lasting fruit and unity, while false gospels elevate performance and foster pride. Through cultural examples and personal reflection, he urges the church to remain anchored in the gospel of grace, not distracted by legalism or religious noise. To spot what is evil, we must first know what is good—and what is good is the gospel.