Episode 51 - Diagnosing Self-Righteousness with Mike Kotecki

This conversation cuts to the heart of one of our most persistent spiritual struggles: self-righteousness. The core issue is trusting in ourselves as the moral standard while viewing others with contempt. What makes this so insidious is how it masquerades as spiritual maturity. We can know all the right doctrines, attend church faithfully, and still harbor hearts that elevate ourselves above others. The discussion reveals how self-righteousness destroys love, because when we're focused on others' faults, we're blind to our own. The antidote? Cultivating genuine humility by allowing Scripture to do its crushing work in our own hearts first. When we regularly submit to God's Word in our private study, when we pray like David asking God to search and know us, we develop a habit of coming under conviction. This makes us teachable, open to correction from others, and able to truly love. The challenge before us is clear: will we allow exposure, or will we hide in religious pride?