Can You Spot a Spiritual Con Artist? (Romans 16:17-20)
In this episode of Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller reads Romans 16:17–20 from The Message and offers a progressive reflection on Paul’s warning against “smooth-talking” religious voices who use faith for personal gain—money, power, control, or influence. Building on his previous discussion of Paul’s inclusive community in Romans, Dr. Miller reframes discernment not as hunting heretics or excluding those who are different, but as wisely examining the fruit of any teaching: Does it cultivate generosity, humility, and love of neighbor, or merely deepen loyalty to a charismatic leader?…
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