Christian Snobs: Why So Many Churches Push People Away

Why do Christians who talk the most about grace sometimes act the least gracious? In this episode, we confront one of the most uncomfortable realities inside the church: religious pride. Not the obvious kind, but the kind that disguises itself as sound doctrine, spiritual maturity, and being “right.”

Through Scripture and honest self-examination, we explore how judgmental attitudes, spiritual arrogance, and Pharisaical behavior can quietly undermine the very gospel we claim to believe. We look at how Jesus treated sinners, how He confronted religious hypocrisy, and why truth without love becomes a stumbling block.

More importantly, this message reminds us that the only difference between believers and unbelievers is grace. Not intelligence. Not morality. Not better decisions. Just mercy. If you’ve been hurt by religious people, turned off by church culture, or struggled with your own tendency toward judgment, this episode calls us all back to humility, compassion, and Christ Himself.

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0:00 Introduction - The Problem of Religious Pride
1:03 Our Sinful Religious Behavior
3:50 The Pharisees and Heavy Burdens
11:18 Jesus' Harsh Words to Religious Leaders
16:20 Preaching the Gospel Without Sanctimony
18:25 Jesus' Compassion for Sinners
22:00 Love as the Essential Component
25:10 Confession: When I Was Harsh
27:11 Jesus' Invitation to Rest
29:28 The Woman Caught in Adultery
31:39 No Condemnation in Christ
32:43 Loving as Christ Loved Us
34:28 Remembering What We Were Saved From
37:30 Walking in Wisdom with Grace
40:48 Final Encouragement and Repentance