Here are some questions to help you process this message and apply it to your life:

1. Do you consider yourself more of a rule follower or a rule breaker?

2. How well do you respond to the “little laws” in life like, keep off the grass signs in parks, stop signs in mall parking lots, speed limits, etc?

3. “Even Gentiles, who do not have God’s written law, show that they know his law when they instinctively obey it, even without having heard it. They demonstrate that God’s law is written in their hearts, for their own conscience and thoughts either accuse them or tell them they are doing right.” Romans 2:14-15

Do you agree that we are hardwired to understand right and wrong? What is some of the best evidence to support your answer?

4. What do you think of the moral relativism that is so prevalent today and where, in our culture, do you see it the most widespread?

5. Garry said that religion leads to one of two places: arrogance or despair. Have you struggled (or are struggling) with being religious? Where is your struggle? With arrogance or with despair?

6. Read Luke 18:9-14. How do you think the following people responded to Jesus’ parable: The Pharisees or religious leaders…tax collectors and other “sinners”…Jesus’ followers?

Challenge: Are you struggling with religion or being religious? Are you battling with being (or becoming) an arrogant Christian or falling into despair for not being good enough? Pray and ask Jesus for help in centering your heart and mind on Him—and Him only.