Scripture: Luke 6: 36-37, 42
Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:(36-37)
Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye.(42)
Scripture Commentary:
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the most blessed of all? Is it I or is it him or her? Have you looked in the mirror and clearly seen yourself?
What do you really see? Be honest! Do you see who you are, or who you would like to be? Can you see your own shortcomings or do you see other people’s wrongdoings?
We often rationalize our sins by pointing out the same mistakes in others. Jesus reminds us that the way we live reveals our true underlying beliefs, attitudes, and motivations.
If you are to serve Jesus, you must forgive.
Treat others generously and with compassion and this will come back to you in full measure. Love others; don’t judge them. God is the judge.
So, what do you see in the mirror?
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