Hurt by judgment? Jesus didn’t come to condemn you—he came to invite you into real love and freedom.
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Main Ideas: Religion often makes people judgmental Judgment doesn’t push people toward God—it pushes them away. Jesus didn’t change people through condemnation—He changed them through relationship. Jesus accepts the people religion rejects. Jesus identifies with the exact kind of people others spend their lives avoiding. At the root of judgmentalism is a feeling of superiority. Sin is breaking the law of love. God hates sin because he loves you. Jesus didn’t come to judge you. He came to restore you. It’s always better to be judged for who you accept than for who you reject.
Invitation: Every day this week, write down and /or recite… I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifice. Then ask, “What does that look like for me today?”
Discussion Questions: 1. Have you ever felt judged by someone because of your appearance, beliefs, or background? What impact did that have on you? 2. Read Matthew 9:9–13 together. What stands out or surprises you about Jesus’ interaction with Matthew? 3. Why do you think Jesus chose someone like Matthew to be one of his closest followers? 4. This week, how can you intentionally choose mercy over judgment in one specific relationship, situation, or conversation? 5. How can your group pray with you this week?
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