How Not to Be a Jerk or a Nice Guy

Christians can meet a hostile culture with angry demands or harmless niceness, but both responses still put too much trust in human behaviour. In Jesus' parable, the proud Pharisee lists his deeds while the tax collector asks God for mercy and goes home justified. Sin reaches deeper than isolated actions, leaving every person guilty and unable to please God. Because God loved His enemies and sent Jesus as the atoning sacrifice, Christians can speak honestly without contempt and graciously without hiding the gospel. Bible Reference: Luke 18:9–14 Preacher: KJ Tromp