How Churches Fool Themselves

marriage on SermonAudio · Sep 20, 2026 · 39m

This sermon examines the root cause of division within the Corinthian church, identifying self-deception as the underlying condition rather than the symptom of factionalism. The message argues that believers often adopt worldly standards of wisdom and leadership, leading to a false perception of their own spiritual maturity. Consequently, this distorted view produces a false pursuit of human influence and a false evaluation of others, where human judgment is elevated above divine authority. The text emphasizes that true wisdom requires acknowledging one's ignorance and submitting to God's…