Reading of the Law of God
Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you
pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured
to you. 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? Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let
me take the speck out of your eye,' when there is the log in your own eye? You
hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see
clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye. Matthew 7.1-5
Confession of Sin
Our Father, we are very good at noticing the sins of others.
We are quick to be critical of them while excusing ourselves. We see their
specks and miss our logs. And we get so upset when someone mentions any of our
sins. How sad. It must grieve your Spirit greatly when we act this way. Please
forgive us and change us for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
Declaration of Pardon
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he
who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28.13