DO NOT JUDGE

Introduction:

A. The Sermon On The Plain.

1. Blessed are the have-nots, Cursed are the haves.

2. Love (Be kind, considerate, pray for, etc.) your enemies.

B. Judgmental Attitude Confronted Now.

Body: Luke 6: 37 - 42

I. Two Opposing Attitudes.

A. Evil.

1. Do not judge. (Unless you want to be judged in the same way?)

2. Do not condemn. (Unless you want to be condemn in the same way?)

B. Good.

1. Forgive. (Do you want to be forgiven?)

2. Give. (Do you want good given to you?) [Just measures, firmly and tightly packed, over-flowing!)

C. What is it that you want to receive?

II. Parable For Understanding.

A. The blind leading the blind.

1. Do not know where they are going.

2. Do not know how to get there.

B. A disciple being taught.

1. Learns from the teacher.

2. Understands like the teacher.

C. Try to remove a speck when you have a two by four!

1. See a small problem with a brother (sin against you?).

2. Do not see your own huge problem (sin against God?).

3. Quit pretending your perfect!

4. Deal with your sin first.

a. Will better enable you to remove their speck without doing more damage.

b. Will enable you to be compassionate.

Conclusion:

A. What Will You Do With Jesus?

1. Love Him and follow Him in spite of "knowing better?"

2. Listen and not do?

B. The Question Comes To You?