Please pray for understanding and answer the following questions.
- Based on this passage as well as Matt. 7:1-20 and 1 Cor. 5:9-13, is there a distinction between judging those in the church and judging those outside the church?
- In reflecting on these passages, what does Scripture say about how we should respond to those who claim to be christians and yet practice sin with an unrepentant heart?
- Based on the purpose of God’s kindess and patience found in Romans 2:4, what do you think our attitude should be toward sinners who are outside the church?
- We often get irritated by sins of others that we are guilty of ourselves. List 5 sins that bother you when others commit them but are present in your life.
- Is there any sin(s) in your life that you are not willing to repent of or change?
