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 7:34-39
• Luke 5:29-32
• Luke 15:1-2
• Luke 19:5-7
• Jesus was constantly criticized for associating with sinners.
• Do I look down on people who have obvious sins?
• This problem is still happening today!
• Luke 18:13
• Luke 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!