Yes we are called to discern and assess. But Jesus challenges the hypercritical, the hypocritical, and all of us who desire a critical spirit.

The sermon today is titled "Judgy McJudgerson." It is the eleventh installment in our series "One Sermon That Changed The World." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 7:1-5 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 29, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under DISCOVER: A New Lifestyle.

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Sources of Inspiration for the Lesson Used in Today's Podcast:

• Mike Cope, “Speck Inspectors.” Sermon preached at College Church of Christ (Searcy, AR), 1987.
• Craig Keener, Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary.
• Stanley Hauerwas, Matthew  (Brazos).
• Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Cost of Discipleship.
• James Bryan Smith, The Good & Beautiful Life.
• Tim Mackie, “To Judge or Not To Judge.” Sermon.

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