Truth For Life Daily Program Be Careful How You Live (1 of 2)
Oct 2, 2025
Alistair Begg dives into the importance of applying sermon teachings to ourselves instead of others. He warns against the dangers of hypocrisy, particularly highlighting Jesus' cautions about the Pharisees. The discussion emphasizes the need for self-examination and spiritual vigilance. Listeners are challenged to consider if their words lead others astray and the responsibility of forgiving and reconciling with others. A Biblical approach to reproof and restoration is also explored, encouraging genuine accountability in faith.
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Watch Yourself First
- Jesus warns disciples to 'watch yourselves' to avoid hypocrisy and self-righteousness.
- Focusing on others' faults easily distracts from examining and reforming your own life.
Self-Check Preserves Service
- Neglecting your own spiritual condition while policing others risks personal collapse.
- Proper self-checking preserves your ability to care for others effectively.
Avoid Causing Others To Stumble
- Ask yourself, 'Am I causing others to sin?' and inspect your words, actions, and habits.
- Remove any behavior that creates stumbling blocks for the vulnerable in faith.
When you listen to a sermon, do you apply the teaching to yourself first, or do you find yourself thinking about other people who need to hear the message? Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg considers an important warning from Jesus about hypocrisy.