Sabbath. Study. Serve.

Sabbath, Study, Serve 

Taking the Sermon Into Our Week 

Scripture of the Week: Matthew 5: 43-48

Matthew 7: 1-6

From the Sermon:

In order for self-examination to truly change us, we need to be _______ with ourselves.

We would rather ignore what we are facing when we cannot manage it, and we are so fearful of others realizing our flaws and shortcomings and sin, that we try to _______ them and their perceptions of us, then face what is in front of us.

Why do we ________ others? Because we don’t want to own up to the sin in our own lives.

Reflection Questions:

Who do you consider an enemy that you need to be praying for this week?

What sin have you been ignoring in your life that you need to be honest at this week?

Prayer:

Gracious Lord, we confess that sometimes we judge others because we do not want to look into our own hearts. It is so much easier to project onto other people what we are feeling then to face it and ask for your forgiveness. Give us the strength this week to stop hiding from our sin and instead bring it before your throne of grace. Amen.