First, when Christians consider the extent of grace that is found in the gospel, then they will call upon fellow Christians who are in sin to return to the author and finisher of their faith so that they may be conformed to the image of Christ.
The gospel of Jesus Christ provides two important services to Christians as they consider sin in the lives of their brother and in their own lives. Specifically, how should Christians confront other Christians about sin in their lives? This is an area of sanctification that Christians often neglect because of the potential for conflict. The theological thrust of this passage centers around how the gospel shapes the way Christians interact with other Christians in regard to sin.
Dealing with Dogs and Hogs Theological Theme In what areas of your life are you hypocritical? In what specific areas of your life right now do you need greater discernment? Session Outlineģ. The warning not to judge doesn’t mean that we don’t use discernment, but it does mean that we stay out of matters that belong to God alone. He warned against inappropriate judging and commends appropriate evaluation. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus moved from personal temptations to interpersonal temptations. 6 Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.
2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.
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