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Apr 13, 2014

The People's Court | Part 4

Passage: Matthew 7:1-6

Preacher: Travis Fleming

Series:Upside Down Aspirations

Detail:

God doesn't want a people's court.  And for us to avoid being in the people's court requires us...

1.  Exploring Jesus' command.
     Not meant to be a...
     A. Prohibition of decisions.
     But a...
     B.  Recognition of our sinful condition.

2.  Recognizing our critical attitude.
     We know our attitude is critical whenever we are...
     A.  Assuming God's position as Judge.
     B.  Advocating standards we don't pursue.
     C.  Absolving ourselves of the same practices.
     D.  Attacking others in order to promote ourselves.
     E.  Avoiding our problems altogether.

3.  Finding clarity in the midst of confusion.
     Requires...
     A.  Practicing regular self-examination.
     And being...
     B.  Discerning in our proclamation.
     And...
     C.  Believing God's admonition.
     D.  Resting in His sovereign disposition.