July 16, 2025
Mercy - Part 3
Luke 6:39
07/16/2025
39 He also told them a parable: Can a blind man lead
a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?
(ESV)
Although we are by nature sinful and unclean, and although
we have sinned against God and neighbor by actively doing that
which we should not do, or by not doing what we should do, we are
forgiven because of God's mercy. Our heavenly Father sent His
Son to live, die, and rise again to pay the price of our
transgressions. Because God has shown us His mercy, we show the
same mercy to others.
Saint Luke wrote: ``He also told them a parable: `Can a
blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a
pit?''' If we, in our self-righteous hypocrisy, are blind to our
own sin, how can we help our neighbor by calling them to repent?
We don't know about sin and grace, if we stand in judgment and
condemnation concerning the shortcomings of others.
Each Christian desires to help his neighbor. Sometimes that
help extends to a warning that actions and beliefs are wrong,
that actions and beliefs may lead to suffering and death. But
that help is done with humility and love, not out of arrogance
and superiority. Aware of our own sin, knowing that only by the
grace of God do we see the light of truth, we gently and
prayerfully guide others to the same light.
Showing God's mercy means that we encourage each other, help
each other, and forgive each other. It also means we protect
each other from harm and danger.
May our Lord grant us wisdom, love, and strength to see our
own sin even while serving our neighbor. Amen.