This sermon explores the concept of mockery through the lens of Jesus' suffering at the hands of Roman soldiers in Mark 15:16-20. Pastor Jim distinguishes between righteous mockery (as expressed by God against sin and evil) and sinful mockery (motivated by pride and intended to hurt rather than help). The soldiers mocked Jesus by disputing his confession as King, punishing him with pain through a crown of thorns, and expressing rejection of his identity. The message examines how fools mock important things like the gospel, the vulnerable, justice, self-restraint, authority, and God Himself, while warning believers to avoid aligning with ungodly mockers. The sermon concludes with practical applications about apologizing for sinful mockery, forgiving those who have mocked us, and learning to express righteous contempt for sin when appropriate.

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