August 15, 2021
Change: The Difference Between You and Me
Stories that change the World and your heart.
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Luke 18:9-14
Message Questions:
- Where do you see judgment and criticism in society today? What kinds of things do people use to look down on each other?
- Describe the Pharisee’s interior life—his view of God and his view of himself. Explain how the tax collector’s interior life was different.
- How do self-righteous confidence and judgmentalism go hand-in-hand?
- How does the tendency to evaluate others show up in your life? If judgmentalism is an indicator that our souls are not right with God, how is yours doing?
- The Pharisee was doing some good things—practicing spiritual disciplines and worshipping at the temple—but his heart was off. How do we avoid doing the same?
Extend your small group discussion with the expanded guide for today’s message. It includes more questions and soul training practices for you and your small group.
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