Our Daily Bread: Rom 2:1-11; Luke 11:42-46

By the standard by which you judge another you condemn yourself.

This statement from Paul could serve as our daily meditation for a year. Imagine applying to ourselves every criticism we make of others. Whoa! Jesus castigates those who follow every prescription of the law, but fail at compassion. Woe! The modern tendency might be the opposite — professing a "feel-good" version of the Gospel along with a general love for humankind, without expecting much of ourselves in the way of sacrifice. Our goal might be to love each other and demand more of ourselves in our daily practice of worship and care for the poor.

*Lord Jesus, help us to be faithful and genuine in the practice of our faith so that we may come to know you and inspire others.