The fifth petition is “forgive us our debts.” A consideration of God and his holiness, will, and kingdom will necessarily make us cognizant of our own sin and need of forgiveness. We can’t draw near to God without simultaneously recognizing how far we are from him. Repentance is always the appropriate response to a holy […]
Forgive Us Our Debts As We Forgive Our Debtors
July 28, 2016 By Rich Herbster
Filed Under: Bulletin Board, Rich's Blog Tagged With: Debtors, Debts, Forgiveness, hypocrisy, Lord's Prayer
Do not “judge,” except for when you should
February 11, 2016 By Rich Herbster
Matthew 7:1-2 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. If there is one word that needs greater clarity and nuance in our day it is the word “judge.” […]
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