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Discipleship Questions

“Help for Hypocrites”

Luke 6:41-42

Jesus knew the power of humor to teach truth.

• The “speck” is small. Those who focus on it are being nitpicky.
• The “plank” is substantial. Those who miss it are blind.
• The “contrast” is hilarious. Those who get it will laugh.
• The “questions” are revealing. Those who use them will grow.

Jesus knew the power of questions to train disciples.

1. What am I paying attention to?

• Don’t focus on the flaws in other’s lives; be merciful.
• Focus on Jesus; learn to love like him.
• Don’t ignore the sin in your life; confess

2. Am I aware of my blind spots?

• Blind spots are visible, but really hard to see in ourselves.
• Ask God to open your eyes.
• Ask people to help you see what “you fail to see.”

3. Where is there hypocrisy in my life?

• Hypocrisy is not failing to be perfect, it’s pretending to be something you’re not.
• Ask God to point out hypocrisy in your life.
• I’m not ready to help others see when I’m living in hypocrisy.

4. Have I dealt with my sin?

• Seeing sin in others should cause us to ask “where is there sin in me?”
• The only remedy for sin is the cross of Christ.
• When we confess our sin, the blood of Jesus washes away our sin.

Look in the mirror yourself before you look for a flaw in others.