The hypocrisy of thinking we are “better than others” when in fact we all break God’s laws is terrible because it keeps us from seeing our need for Christ and gives onlookers cause for disdaining God’s people.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Bonar, Horatius. God’s Way of Holiness: Finding True Holiness Through True Peace. Christian Heritage Pub., 1999.
- Burroughs, Jeremiah. The Evil of Evils. Soli Deo Gloria, 1992.
- Bridge, Jerry. The Pursuit of Holiness. NavPress, 1996.
- Bridge, Jerry. The Discipline of Grace: God’s Role & Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness. NavPress, 1994.
- Carson, D. A. A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers. Baker Books, 1992.
- MacArthur, John. The Power of Integrity: Building a Life Without Compromise. Crossway Books, 1997.
- Montgomery, John Warwick. Damned Through the Church. Dimension Books, 1970.
- Needham, David. Alive for the First Time: A Fresh Look at the New Birth Miracle. Multnomah Press, 1995.
- Piper, John. A Godward Life: Savoring the Supremacy of God in All of Life (Book 2). Multnomah Press, 1999.
- Piper, John. Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist. Multnomah Press, 1996.
- Spurgeon, Charles. A Passion for Holiness in a Believer’s Life. YWAM Publishing, 1996.
- Tozer, A. W. The Pursuit of God. Christian Publications, 1982.
- Venning, Ralph. The Sinfulness of Sin. Banner of Truth, 1997.