The Teachings of Jesus : Lesson 24

Text: Matthew 7:1-6; Luke 6:27-42
26 June 2016

THE PROBLEM OF BEING JUDGMENTAL

  1. Judge not

a) Do not be quick to judge
b) Do not be judgmental
  1. The measure of our judgment

a) We have our measure of judging
b) We have to be prepared to be judged by the same measure (Matthew 7:2)
  1. The problem of hypocrisy

a) Looking at the speck of dirt in someone’s eye           (Matthew 7:3-4)
b) Consideration of the plank in our own eye                (Matthew 7:3-4)
c) Remove the plank in your own eye (hypocrisy)
d) Then can we see clearly                                                     (Matthew 7:5 )

GIVING OF THAT WHICH IS HOLY

(Matthew 7:6)

  1. That which is holy

a) The Word of God
b) The teachings of the Lord Jesus
  1. Who are receiving that which is holy?

a) Dogs cannot appreciate that which is holy
b) Pigs cannot appreciate pearls
  1. They will trample underfoot

  1. They will attack you and tear you to pieces

 THE PROBLEM OF REJECTION OF THE WORD OF GOD AND OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD

  1. Of whom the world is not worthy (Hebrews 11:35-38)

  1. The need to be strong in the Lord (Jeremiah 1:18; Ephesians 6:10)