July 2, 2026
The Speck and the Log - Part 4
Luke 6:41-42
07/02/2026
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)
This week we pray:
O Lord, grant that the course of this world may be so
peaceably ordered by Your governance that Your Church
may joyfully serve You in all godly quietness.
Such a prayer can only be answered as we turn from our
selfish, prideful ways to seek the good of our neighbor. Such a
change of heart comes from outside ourselves, for we cannot act
with pure motives and desires without God's forgiveness.
As we seek to right the wrongs of this world, we begin not
by applying our standards to others, but applying God's standards
to ourselves. Otherwise, we accuse those around us of the same
sins we commit, asking them to change, calling wrath upon them,
while excusing our own actions.
Jesus instructed His followers:
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.
May our Lord grant us wisdom to confess our sins, and to
forgive those who we have sinned against. Amen.