The disciples were doing something the Sabbath did not allow

They praised the disciples for their actions

Check carefully against God's word, then speak humbly

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and often judged others while needing your mercy myself. I turn from my sin and from trusting in my own righteousness. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I confess you as Lord, and I ask you to make me new and lead me in your truth and grace. Amen.

Come to Jesus with Honest Faith

Lord, revive your Church from harsh judgment and careless religion. Teach us to see people with mercy, to hold your truth with humility, and to speak with wisdom when we think someone is wrong. Make us a people who honor you without losing compassion, and awaken us to love as Jesus does, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Your Church from Harshness

Father, I confess how quickly I can assume the worst about others. Forgive my pride, my sharp words, and my eagerness to correct before I understand. Give me a humble heart that checks what is true and a gentle spirit that seeks peace, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Turn Me from Quick Judgment

Pray by naming the situation that troubles you, asking God to show whether your concern is truly from his word, and then asking for humility, patience, and the right words before you speak.

Pray Before You Correct

Bring thanks for: Jesus' wisdom when challenged; God's good commands; the gift of a community that can learn to speak truth without cruelty.

Thank God for Truth and Mercy

Pray for: a believer who feels judged; grace for you to listen well before confronting; a church culture where holiness and kindness belong together.

Pray for the Misunderstood

οἱ{hee###hee###the} δὲ{DE###DEH###But} Φαρισαῖοι{fa-ri-SE-i###fah-ree-SEH-ee###Pharisees} ἰδόντες{i-DON-des###ee-DOHN-dehs###having seen} εἶπαν{EE-pan###EE-pahn###(they) said} αὐτῷ·{af-TO###ahf-TOH###to him} Ἰδοὺ{i-DOO###ee-DOO###Look} οἱ{hee###hee###the} μαθηταί{ma-thee-TE###mah-thee-TEH###disciples} σου{soo###soo###your} ποιοῦσιν{pee-OO-sin###pee-OO-seen###(they) are doing} ὃ{HO###HOH###what} οὐκ{ook###ook###not} ἔξεστιν{EK-se-stin###EHK-seh-steen###is lawful} ποιεῖν{pee-EEN###pee-EEN###to do} ἐν{en###ehn###on} σαββάτῳ.{sa-VA-to###sah-VAH-toh###Sabbath}

Matthew 12:2 — Source TextTAB

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