LC3 Sermon Notes

May 17 & 18, 2025 - Pastor Reese Carlson

Sermon Series: Matthew: The King and His Kingdom

“Don’t Judge”

Matthew 7:1-5

= to judge or discern

Kingdom Citizens hold one another accountable with

and

Reveal Answer

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Judgement Reveals:

• The Absence of
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“For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” —James 2:13

Kingdom Citizens

mercy because we

Reveal Answer

mercy.

• The Absence of
  Reveal Answer

“If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.” —Proverbs 18:13

Kingdom Citizens choose

over

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When tempted to judge:

1. What might I not know about this person’s burden, story, or soul?

2. What might be a reason for this behavior that I currently cannot see?

3. Prayer: Lord, You know. I do not. Teach me to love in the dark.
   

The greater our

, the greater our

Reveal Answer

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“Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” —John 7:24

• The Absence of
  Reveal Answer
  
  

Kingdom Citizens reflect

and show mercy

Reveal Answer

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“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts!
And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” —Psalm 139:23-24

For next week: read Matthew 7:6-12