Matthew 7
Matthew 7:1-6 – Judging
If judging here is the same as being critical, explain:John 7:24 – “judge righteous judgment”“hypocrite, dogs, swine”Some people don’t appreciate truth. We must make a judgment in this regard.Your criticism of my criticism“You shouldn’t judge.” “Are you judging me?”John 10:26 – “you are not of my sheep”Side note: This verse would have taken place during what we now call Hannukah.Matthew 7:7-12 – Prayer
Matthew 7:7-8 – “ask,” “seek,” and “knock” are all action words.If we are guaranteed a “yes” answer to all prayer, explain:“Ask in my name” – John 14:13-14; 16:23I Corinthians 12:7-8Matthew 7:13-14 – Narrow way the only way
If there are many acceptable ways to choose from, explain:John 14:6 – “I am the way, and the truth and the life.”Matthew 7:15-23 – False teachers
Prophets sometimes were foretellers and sometimes “forthtellers” who simply brought the message of God.If we should never call men/women false teachers, explain:I John 4:1-6Matthew 7:24-27 – Hearing vs. doing
If “doing” on our part is excluded as a “work,” explain:Verbs in the textJames 2:14-26Hebrews 11Matthew 7:28-29 – Conclusion
If acceptable teaching is entertaining, theater, joke / story-telling, explain:Galatians 1:10 – “For am I now seeking the favor of people, or of God? Or am I striving to please people?”
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