Ep 165 Are You a Christian Pharisee?

When Christians Look Down on Sinners | LGBTQ, Pride & the Pharisee Trap In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on a troubling encounter with a Christian Facebook group known for pushing back against abortion and militant LGBTQ activism. What began as a meme mocking people with pronouns in their bios turned into a flood of judgmental, demeaning comments—many from fellow Christians. Where’s the gospel in all this? Jesus warned against religious pride and self-righteousness. In Luke 18:9–14, He declared a despised sinner justified—not the outwardly righteous Pharisee. This powerful parable reminds us that Christ came not for the righteous, but for sinners. So why do so many Christians act with such judgementalism, especially toward those in the LGBTQ community? This isn’t about compromising truth—it’s about remembering mercy. We’re called to minister, not mock. To reach out, not recoil. If we forget that we ourselves were once lost, we risk becoming like the Pharisee who “trusted in himself that he was righteous, and despised others.” Let this be a call to repent of pride, return to humility, and share the hope of the gospel with everyone—yes, even those we disagree with. 🙏 Jesus died for all. Even while we were yet sinners. ✝️ He came not to condemn, but to save. Watch now—and examine your own heart. \#LGBTQ #Sinners #Christians #Pride #Judgementalism #Luke18 #Gospel #ChristianHumility Today’s Bible verses: Luke 18:9-14 Luke 5:31–32  Romans 5:8 Web page: https://www.thebiblemadeeasypodcast.com/   YouTube: Visualised versions of this and other episodes https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UvBQ-vszZPVg3JzudQdPA   Audio versions also available on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Audible | iHeartRadio | Stitcher   Email: [email protected]   Support this project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BibleMadeEasyPodcast   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BibleMadeEasyPodcast   Online Bible: https://www.biblegateway.com/   Online Audio Bible: https://podcasts.tfionline.com/en/collection/the-bible/?fbclid=IwAR2s691ixB-r38UetjZzeSypMjNrVAhS8rs-KLtEPD_G28MbCp6yJ80lIQI   Bible App: https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/