The Man of Integrity | Fear of Man vs Fear of God - Mark 12:12-14

What does it mean to be a person of integrity? How does the fear of man lead to hypocrisy, dishonesty, cowardice, and favoritism? And what does Jesus teach us by His example? In this message, we contrast the man-centered fear that controlled Israel's religious leaders with the God-centered courage, impartiality, faithfulness, and integrity of Christ. Against the dark backdrop of human sin, the glory of Jesus shines even brighter. Topics covered in this sermon: • Fear of man vs. fear of God • The root causes of hypocrisy • Why flattery is spiritually dangerous • The integrity of Jesus Christ • Courage under pressure • Biblical impartiality • Faithfulness to the way of God • Mark 12 explained verse by verse If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to the beauty and power of expository preaching—opening Scripture verse by verse and applying it to real life. After graduating from Moody Bible Institute, I spent the next 27 years serving as a youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, and host of the Food For Your Soul radio broadcast. Along the way, I also earned a Master of Sacred Literature and a Doctor of Religious Studies. For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. Follow on social: • Youtube:    / @darrellferguson   • Instagram:   / darrell.r.ferguson   • Facebook:   / dr.drichardferguson   Expository Sermon by Dr. D Richard Ferguson More sermons available at www.TreasuringGod.com Install our free Food For Your Soul app for hundreds of free sermons. For the most recent content, subscribe to the Food For Your Soul podcast