In Matthew 7, Jesus cautions that self-examination and humility should precede offering correction or judgment to others. Only after addressing our own issues and examining our own heart, can we help others with theirs in a constructive and loving way. Instead of being quick to criticize, we are called to show compassion and grace, knowing that we, too, are in need of mercy for the sin in our lives. As the Lord warns, "For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you".
God has graciously given each of us the gift of free will, which means that we have the freedom to make choices in life....
We have all been infected with the disease of sin. Left untreated, sin leads to death. There is no worldly cure, no works of...
We often hear 'trials' in life referred to as 'storms'. In today's message, the disciples face a literal storm on the Sea of Galilee....