To begin the session:
Download the “Hypocri-scenes” activity here. Make copies for each class member. As class members arrive, hand out the worksheets and ask pairs of class members to prepare to act one out.
After all class members have arrived, allow a few of the role plays to be presented. Lead into Bible study by saying, “It is easy to expect more of others than we expect from ourselves. Paul points out how dangerous such an attitude is when passing judgment on others.”
To encourage personal application:
Quickly brainstorm a list of actions or attitudes of others that class members find irritating. Write them on the board as they are called out. Some examples could be: people who ask stupid questions, know-it-alls, nosy people, people who talk on a cell phone in a public place, people with bad table manners, people who interrupt when you are having a conversation with someone else, etc.
Close by passing a few hand mirrors around. Ask class members to look in a mirror and ask God to help them be aware of attitudes and actions of their own that irritate or hurt others. Remind them that those truly concerned about God’s justice will examine themselves before criticizing others.
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