Hypocrisy: Condemning My Sin in Other People

Jono Burlini | 06.14.2026

Hypocrisy is one of the reasons often stated by non-believers for disliking Christians and the church. Why do you think hypocrisy is so repulsive to people? What areas of your life do you find yourself to be the most hypocritical?
Jesus preaches against a condemning judgment against others but commends forgiveness and generous giving. Why do you think we aren’t in a good position to judge others (see Luke 6:39-42 for examples)?
a. What about God’s mercy (Luke 6:36) helps us show mercy to other people?
How does confronting your sin and finding forgiveness from Christ prepare you to confront another person’s sin and point them to Christ?
a. What about our sin blinds us?
b. What about God’s mercy opens our eyes?