Bad Religion – Part 2 Who is Jesus angry at?

Jesus called certain people gnarly names…

• Hypocrites
• Brood of Vipers
• Poisonous snakes
• Blind fools
• Blind Guides
• Sons of the Devil
• Children of Hell

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Jesus’ toughest words, His most biting commentary, and sharp criticism, was not aimed at the openly sinful, but at the religious.

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Jesus was never soft on sin, but He was gentle with sinners.

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Matthew 16:6

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Luke 18:9

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Path #1 – Path of Self-Righteousness

The perspective that our own ideas, beliefs and behaviors are to others, thus making us better than others in God’s eyes.

Path #2 – Path of Humble Brokenness

The perspective that our own ideas, beliefs and behaviors apart from God are , and thus we cry out for God’s grace.

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Luk 18:10

¹⁰ “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one and the other .

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“It was the Pharisees who were the models of righteous behavior, and it was the tax collectors who epitomized sinfulness.” Dr. Constable

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Luk 18:11

¹¹ The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you…

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Luke 18:11 

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Matthew 7:3

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Matthew 7:1-2

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Luke 18:12

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Did you know that we can do the for all the ?

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Luke 14:13

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Luke 18:14

Personal Notes: