That We Be Not Judged--Sept. 28, 2021

[From Oct. 1, 2019 archive]

 

Holy God, Fountain of Life, 

in your light we see light.

Set our hearts to seek you.

 

In your light we see 

that by no means have we lived

in unhindered devotion to you.

 

Then help us to see also

that by no means are we in a position

to judge how others have followed your rules.

 

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 12; 146; 36; 7

2 Chron. 29:1-3, 30:1-27

1 Cor. 7:32-40

Matt. 7:1-12

 

Selected Verses 

Ps. 36:9

For with you is the fountain of life;
          in your light we see light.

 

2 Chron. 30:18b-20

But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, “The good LORD pardon all who set their hearts to seek God, the LORD the God of their ancestors, even though not in accordance with the sanctuary’s rules of cleanness.”  The LORD heard Hezekiah, and healed the people. 

 

1 Cor. 7:35

I say this for your own benefit, not to put any restraint upon you, but to promote good order and unhindered devotion to the Lord.

 

Matt. 7:1

“Do not judge, so that you may not be judged.  …”  [Jesus, to  the crowd on the mountain]