Rainier Valley Church - Seattle

"Formation in Relationships" (Matthew 7:1-12) Sermon on the Mount: A Kingdom Upside Down Sunday, September 10th Logs and Specks (Matt 7:1-5) What do we have to do first to help others? Dogs and Hogs (Matt 7:6) How can we practice discernment in our relationships with non-believers? Bread and Stones (Matt 7:7-12) What is the Golden Rule “Do Unto Others What You Would Have Them Do To You” Community Group Questions In what areas of your life are you most likely to be judgmental of someone (e.g. finances, work, health, parenting, marriage, emotions, etc.)? What is the difference between church discipline (Matt 18:15-20; 1 Cor 5) and sinfully judging a brother or sister? Why would you not want to be judged with the same same standard you judge others (7:2)? What aspect of the way God has treated you in the gospel should compel you to be humble and patient instead of judgmental? How can you discern when you are throwing your pearls before pigs and wasting your time sharing the Gospel with someone who is attacking