Introduction: As Christian’s, we are called to be in a radical relationship with Christ, not just in a regular religion. This difference should be externally clear, in the way we love and lead others into the light.

Law Vs. Love (Matt. 23:23-24)

• Man's Law - Our attempt at self-reliance    (2 Corinthians 3:5-6; Genesis 11:1-9)

• God's Law - His example of God-reliance       (Ephesians 2:8; 2 Corinthians 12:9)

• God’s Love (Psalms 91:14; John 4:16)

• Man’s law is insufficient; God’s law is all-sufficient

External Vs. Internal (Matthew 23:25-26)

• Putting on a “Christian Mask”

• Cleaning the inside of the cup

• Being secretly incredible

Lukewarm Vs. The Obsessed (Matthew 23:27-28)

• People who are obsessed with Jesus live their life in a radical way. While those are lukewarm live their life in a regular way.

• Radical=Relationship (Luke 14:25-33)

• Regular= Religion

Dark Vs. Light (Matthew 23:29-32)

• Darkness conceals sin Vs. Light corrects sin (John 3:20; Ephesians 5:8-11)

• Darkness confuses Vs. Light counsels steps (1 John 2:11; Psalms 119:105)

• Bottom Line: Dark Vs. Light. Which is your present reality?  (1 John 1:5-7)