Judging Rightly and Supporting Leadership in Faith
Today we come together to reflect on a challenging and sensitive topic that has stirred much discussion in our world: the comparison of political leaders, specifically the comparison of Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. This is not an easy subject, for it touches on history, faith, and our responsibility as Christians to discern truth and act in love. Yet, with the guidance of Scripture and the grace of God, let us explore this together, seeking wisdom and understanding. The Word of God Let us begin by turning to the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 7, verses 1 through 5, where our Lord Jesus Christ teaches us: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank ...