Increased Faith or Increased Obedience?

Increased Faith or Increased Obedience? | March 5, 2023 Sermon

Jesus is warning His disciples about the condemnation of scandalous teachers who cause stumbling-blocks that lead people to sin. He then tells them about the necessity of forgiveness and the power of faith, which prompts the apostles to say, "Lord, increase our faith." An increased amount of faith is not what they need, rather, they need to use what amount of faith they already have and increase their obedience to what God has commanded. What Jesus teaches in this passage is not random, but four lessons in humility necessary for them to avoid falling into the trap of self-righteousness as had the Pharisees. Humility is a protection against falling into the sin of self-righteousness.