Introduction
Ephesians 6:10-16 – We are in a war with Satan!Preach it, but don’t live it
Matthew 23:2-3, 13-15 – Their hypocrisy not only kept them from heaven – it kept others from going to heaven also!What impression do we leave with people from our behavior?II Samuel 12:13-14 – David gave the enemies of God a reason to blaspheme, so God punished him.I John 1:6-10 – What’s the difference between a Christian and a hypocrite? The Christian admits his sin and repents.Look down on certain people
Luke 7:34-39Luke 5:29-32Luke 15:1-2Luke 19:5-7Jesus was constantly criticized for associating with sinners.Do I look down on people who have obvious sins?This problem is still happening today!Luke 18:13Luke 7:40-50 – The greater the sin, the greater the forgiveness and love! Everyone is worth our time. Jesus died for all of us. How can I dare look down on someone?Support sin
I Corinthians 5:1-7 – The Corinthians had accepted sin in the church and were arrogant about it!