July 18, 2025
Mercy - Part 5
Luke 6:41-42
07/18/2025
41 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's
eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own
eye?
42 How can you say to your brother, ``Brother, let me
take out the speck that is in your eye,'' when you
yourself do not see the log that is in your own
eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your
own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out
the speck that is in your brother's eye. (ESV)
We show love and concern for each other. Sometimes we are
called upon to acknowledge the sin and harmful behavior of our
neighbor. Do we do so with arrogant pride and self-
righteousness? Or do we do so humbly, first confessing our sin,
first acknowledging that we also need someone to point out our
sins?
Saint Luke recorded Jesus' words:
Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye,
but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? How
can you say to your brother, ``Brother, let me take out
the speck that is in your eye,'' when you yourself do
not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite,
first take the log out of your own eye, and then you
will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your
brother's eye.
We certainly are called by God to help and serve each other.
Sometimes that includes a difficult conversation that seeks to
correct a problem, that seeks to avoid harm due to sinful
behavior. Before we speak, we prayerfully consider our words and
actions, confessing our sin before God and man.
Trinity Lutheran Church is a congregation of redeemed
sinners who confess that they are not perfect, but that God, in
His mercy has forgiven them. Come join us each Sunday morning at
9:00 a.m. to hear of God's mercy given to us for the sake of the
death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Receive for yourself the
peace which passes all understanding, the comfort and hope of
life everlasting.
May our Lord grant us wisdom to hear His Word and to serve
each other with love and compassion. Amen.