Pride often begins quietly—as an attitude of the heart—but it eventually shows itself in public ways, including rudeness. Just as patience expresses itself through kindness, pride reveals itself through how we treat others. In Jesus’ visit to the home of Simon the Pharisee, we’re given a striking lesson on courtesy, hospitality, and the spiritual weight of small actions. It’s easy to dismiss polite behavior as insignificant, but Jesus shows us otherwise: the small things are often the big things.

Living on Purpose

Be Polite

1 Corinthians 13:5; Luke 7:36-50

“Love is not rude.” “It does not dishonor others.”

“God created human beings in his own image.” Genesis 1:27

 Why do we choose rudeness?

1. Stress

2. Ignorance

3. Digital Formation

4. Loneliness

 We are not called to blend in, we are called to stand out.

Simon let Jesus in his house...

but Simon doesn’t honor Jesus in his heart.

Rudeness/Dishonor is what happens when I decide someone isn’t worth my attention, my patience, my gentleness, my respect.

How to up your Honor Game

Step 1: Remember the face behind the face

See Romans 12:18

Step 2: Slow your reactions; increase the love

See Colossians 4:6

Step 3: Choose to absorb small offenses

See Proverbs 19:11 & Ecclesiastes 7:21-22

Step 4: Treat people like someone for whom Jesus died

See Ephesians 4:32

The Key Question:

Do you suppose it is possible to be close to Jesus,

and yet, still be rude to others?