Sometimes we’re guilty of speaking or acting before knowing what God expects.
A Woman’s Praise of Mary (Luke 11:27-28)]
- She directed praise & attention to Mary
- Jesus directed the focus on hearing & obeying the word of God
A Dinner Guest’s Statement about the Kingdom (Luke 14:15)
- Stated how wonderful it would be to be part of the kingdom
- Jesus responded with a parable rebuking those who would make excuses when the invitation comes
A Willing Follower (Luke 9:57-58)
- This man was eager to follow Jesus anywhere
- Jesus made sure his enthusiasm was based in the reality that following Christ was not an easy path
Peter’s Defense of Jesus (John 18:10-11)
- Peter tried to save Jesus from being arrested and led away to be crucified
- Jesus taught that violence could not be used to advance or defend the cause of Christ
