THE SPRINGS

February 2 Those people are on a dark spiral downward. But if you think that leaves you on the high ground where you can point your finger at others, think again. Every time you criticize someone, you condemn yourself. It takes one to know one. Judgmental criticism of others is a well-known way of escaping detection in your own crimes and misdemeanors. But God isn’t so easily diverted. He sees right through all such smoke screens and holds you to what you’ve done. Romans 2:1-

New Series: KNOW YOUR BLINDSPOTS “BE REAL WITH YOURSELF” Matthew 7:1–7 (The Passion Translation)Year Theme: HIGH AND LIFTED UP BIG IDEA (For Everybody) Growth starts with honesty.You can’t heal what you won’t face. Blind spots don’t mean you’re broken—they mean you’re human. Jesus isn’t canceling accountability.He’s correcting hypocrisy without self-awareness . POINT 1: TEND TO YOUR BUSINESS (vv. 1–2) What’s Happening Jesus warns against biased criticism.Not discernment— jud

February 1 Refuse to be a critic full of bias toward others, and you will not be judged. For you’ll be judged by the same standard that you’ve used to judge others. The measurement you use on them will be used on you. Why would you focus on the flaw in someone else’s life and fail to notice the glaring flaws of your own? 4How could you say to your friend, Let me show you where you’re wrong, when you’re guilty of even more? You’re being hypercritical and a hypocrite! First ack