That’s a Great Question!

Is Christianity Arrogant?

John 14:6 & Matthew 7:13-14

 There is a deeper question we are dealing with, “Is Jesus arrogant?”  No.

 Individual believers can act arrogantly when, in their zeal, they take matters into their own hands. “I got this.”

 Two pictures of zeal in scripture:

 Picture One:

Phinehas takes up a spear. (Numbers 25:5-10)

Elijah mocks and slaughters the Baal prophets. (1 Kings 18 – 19)

 Picture Two:  

Jesus on the cross. (Mark 15:24-39)

He was the lamb led to the slaughter.

He was mocked.

His hands were nailed to the cross.

His side was pierced by a spear.

Key thought:  As a believer, the picture of zeal in your life should be that of Christ.       

Questions to ask yourself before moving forward in zeal:

Am I being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger? (James 1:19-20)

Am I being obedient to Matthew 18? (Matthew 18:15-20)

How will this help me grow in the grace of Christ?

How will this help others grow in the grace of Christ?

How will this bring glory to God?

How will this be seen by an unbelieving world?

 Final thought:  Allow your zeal for the Lord reveal the simple message of the Gospel.  Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.