Truth For Life on Oneplace.com Be Careful How You Live (1 of 2)
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Oct 2, 2025 Explore the warning against hypocrisy as Alistair Begg dives into Jesus' teachings from Luke 17. Discover the dangers of fixating on others' faults and the importance of self-examination. Uncover four self-check areas and learn about the severe consequences of causing others to stumble. Delve into the discipline of rebuke and forgiveness, highlighting the necessity of private confrontation for restoring relationships. The conversation emphasizes forgiveness as a promise, underscoring the weight of genuine repentance.
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Watch Yourself First
- Jesus warns disciples to "watch yourselves" and guard against hypocrisy, not just identify it in others.
- Alistair Begg emphasizes self-examination to avoid becoming like the Pharisees who seek attention.
Ask If You Cause Others To Stumble
- Ask the direct question: Am I causing others to sin?
- Remove behaviors that create stumbling blocks for children or new believers.
Gravity Of Causing Another To Sin
- Jesus uses extreme language to show the seriousness of causing others to sin, comparing it to a millstone and drowning.
- Begg stresses this gravity to underline eternal consequences and personal responsibility.