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Young Life Campaigners 5-24-05 Matthew 7: 1-5 (read from NIV first) How well do we treat those around us? 1. We should be very CAREFUL when passing judgment on others.  Who are our “brothers” (who is Jesus talking about in vs. 3)?  As a society, how well do we care about other people? When are we good at it? When are we bad at it?  So, are we supposed to correct people at all?  Compare how the following groups treat one another: high school, middle school, your parents age group. 2. How do you hold a friend accountable without being judgmental?

I. Serving Others – John 13:1-17 Matthew 7: 1-5 – The Message John 13:1-17 – Jesus Shows How to Serve 1"Don't pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults-- unless, of course, you want the same treatment. 2That critical spirit 12When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and has a way of boomeranging. 3It's easy to see a smudge on your returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for neighbor's face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own. 4Do 13 you have the nerve to say, "Let me wash your face for you,' when your you?" he asked them. "You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and 5 rightly so, for that is what I am. 14Now that I, your Lord and own face is distorted by contempt? It's this whole traveling road- show mentality all over again, playing a holier-than-thou part instead Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one 15 of just living your part. Wipe that ugly sneer off your own face, and another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I you might be fit to offer a washcloth to your neighbor.” have done for you. . Should you criticize people for their lifestyle? If so, how? 1. Are you surprised that Jesus washed the disciple’s feet? (FEET back then…) . What does this mean for your lifestyle?

2. What is the major theme in this passage?

John 13: 34-35 -- A new command I give you: Love one another. As APPLICATION: We briefly covered two areas that are important to I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will understand if we are to treat others well like God wants us to: (1) Serving know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." others and (2) Not judging. . What opportunities will YOU have to serve in the near future? Galatians 5 -- 13You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature[a]; rather, serve one 14 . How can YOU be strong in your faith without being another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: judgmental? "Love your neighbor as yourself."[b] 15If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.

3. What does Galatians mean when it says “called to be free?” In other words, what does a relationship with Jesus free you from?

4. How does this relate to how we should treat one another?

II. Judging Others – Matthew 7: 1-5