And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
He spent the whole night in prayer before choosing His apostles, the men who would birth His Church and reshape the world. His example shows us how the Lord prepares through prolonged communion with His Father for the weightiest appointments.
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Commenting on Luke 6:12-49
(See on Mat 7:3-5, Mat 7:16-27.) Next: Luke Chapter 7
Judge not, that you be not judged; condemn not, that you be not condemned. Show to others the mercy you need yourself, and God will show mercy to you; the merciful to others' names shall find others merciful to theirs. Forgive, give liberally, and it shall be given back into your bosom.
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Commenting on Luke 6:37-49