Daily Devotions

Today’s Scripture: Today's Scripture: “For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? God judges those outside.” 1 Corinthians 5:12-13a, ESV

Theme: Fellow believers may speak the truth to others in the church, but do not hold the world to that standard. Instead, show love.

Today's Scripture: “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgement you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.” Matthew 7:1-2, ESV

Theme: When you must confront evil, do it gently as possible, because you will be tried with the same measure of mercy or harshness.

Today’s Scripture: “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:1-2, ESV

Theme: Make careful judgment for the purpose of restoration. While doing so, watch yourself, knowing you, too, are a sinner saved by grace.

Today’s Scripture: “Faithful are the wounds of a friend.” Proverbs 27:6 ESV

Theme: Loving guidance--shared with the right motives and attitudes—can help us, even if it hurts to hear the truth.

Today’s Scripture: “Iron sharpens iron as one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 (ESV)

Theme: God puts us in relationships to rub off the rough edges and hone us into the people He has created us to be.