Matthew 7: 1-6

Judging Others

1. In what ways do we judge others?

-What is the root of this behavior? How is the sin of pride related to this behavior?

-Are there areas in which you judge people more often, (their work ethic, their physical appearance, their lifestyle, etc.?)

-Have you ever felt the weight of others judging you?

2. Review vs 3-6

-Do we find ourselves magnifying the sin or flaw of others and minimizing or justifying our own shortcomings?

-Is it important to complete a realistic self-examination before approaching others in regard to their sin? 

3. Review vs 6.

-How does this verse relate to the rest of this section?

-Who are the "dogs" and the "swine" that Christ is referring to? 

-If we were to assume that the "dogs/swine" are those that reject Christ and His teachings, in what ways are we "throwing our pearls" to them or giving them what is sacred?

Teacher: Troy Nesbitt

Matthew 7: 1-6