July 3, 2026
The Speck and the Log - Part 5
Luke 6:41-42
07/03/2026
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 prayed:
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.
As we discovered, the only way that the course of this world
may be peaceful is through the grace and mercy of our heavenly
Father. As you and I have been given His love, we promote peace
by reflecting His love to others. Therefore, Jesus was able to
tell 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.
Join us each Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran
Church as we learn more of God's grace, love, and mercy. Receive
His blessing of the forgiveness of your sins and the assurance of
everlasting life in His mansions as you hear the good news of
salvation by grace through faith for the sake of Christ. Depart
in peace, reflecting His love to those around you.
We also pray, on the eve of the celebration of the signing
of the Declaration of Independence:
Lord, keep this nation under Your care. Bless the
leaders of our land that we may be a people at peace
among ourselves and a blessing to the other nations of
the earth. Grant that we may choose trustworthy
leaders, contribute to wise decisions for the general
welfare, ans serve You faithfully in our generation:
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.