Not just the specks in their eyes*

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 11 Aug 2024
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

Easy to criticize
and dig up ancient dirt,
enjoy exposing lies,
and actions that have hurt,
with motive to destroy,
to smear and shame, annoy.

Unwilling to accept
that they regret, repent,
and now for long have kept
away from life misspent,
and willing to do good –
give them a chance – you should!

With inward look, do you
your failings, faults admit?
You may advise, if so,
and help without conceit.
Not Judge, but judgement use
to help more than accuse.

Tune: 66 66 66 eg Baca by W H Havergal

*’First take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye’.’  from Matthew 7: 3-5 in the Bible

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Submitted by Nolan on

"Easy to criticize and dig up ancient dirt", reminds of some celibrities hey? Had it coming if you ask me.

"With inward look, do you your failings, faults admit?' 'And not Judge, but judgement use
to help more than accuse"..

Wise words, I couldn't find the verse but remember the prayers of the pharrisee and the sinner, and which recieves pardon? Really appreciate this well done!

Have a good night and a good week! Nolan &

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks. Maybe they had it coming, but we mustn't shut them off from the possiblitiy of repentance and reformation. Being found out is sometimes a blessing, as our children come to realise!

The reference to the parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector is Luke 18:9-14

Rhiannon