Have you ever noticed how quick we are to point out the sins of others, while conveniently ignoring our own? Jesus compares that to a huge plank jutting out of our eye while we fixate on the tiny speck in someone else’s. He calls us to deal honestly with our own sin first, inviting Him to expose and remove our blind spots. Only then will we see clearly enough to help another person. After all, when we stumble, we long for grace, not harsh judgment, so Jesus urges us to treat those who have fallen with that same generous measure. Are you wiling to lay down the gavel and show grace instead?
Hope for Families in Hectic Times
There is no doubt about it… families are in trouble. Half of all marriages end in divorce, even in Christian circles. What has gone wrong, and how can you make sure your marriage will not only go the distance, but will be joyful and God-honoring? Are successful marriages just “lucky” or do they know a secret others don’t? Find out in this series called Hope for Families in Hectic Times.
