Only Jesus could fulfill the law: Outward righteousness / inward sin

Luke 16:15 | Then he said to them, “You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honors is detestable in the sight of God.”

• What does it mean to appear righteous in public? 

• Do you try to appear righteous in public? 

  • Why or why not? 

  • Is it bad to want to appear righteous in public? Why or why not? 

• According to Luke 16, sometimes our appearances don’t match what is in our hearts. What does this mean? 

• Can our hearts condemn us (make us guilty before God) when we do what is actually right on the outside or in our actions? Why or why not? How do you know?