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".
Psalm 5, known as a morning psalm, finds David crying out in prayer to the Lord in the midst of his pain and sorrow....
Easter Week Message
The resurrection is not just a spiritual metaphor; it is a historical event. Jesus was dead, and now he is alive. This fact challenges...