Battling Pride in the Church
Learning Jesus
Battling Pride in the Church
Mark 9:38-41
- For or Against Us?
- The Scandal of Sin
- Fighting Sin as a Christian
Questions for Further Study or Group Discussion
- Read Mark 9:38-50. Why would the disciples want to stop the person casting out demons in Jesus’ name?
- Explain verse 40. In what ways can we apply this verse? Can it be applied to differing Christian denominations? What else?
- Jesus uses the phrase “causes to sin” four times in verses 42-47. What are the causes of sin? In what ways do you see these in your life?
- In light of the cross, why does Jesus warn so strongly against sin? How can hell be a motivating factor for a Christian?
- What does it look like for you to fight sin? Specifically, in what ways do you cut off your hand, cut off your foot, and take out your eye?