In this week’s message from The Essential Jesus series, we explore the difference between a heart shaped by blame and judgment and one shaped by humility and repentance. Beginning with the story of Adam and Eve and moving into Jesus’ teaching about the speck and the log, this sermon examines how shame often drives us to point fingers instead of taking responsibility.
But Jesus offers a different way. Humility helps us see ourselves and others clearly—as beloved children of God—and repentance gives us the courage to turn back when we lose our way. When communities create space for honesty, grace, and forgiveness, we break the cycle of blame and step back into the joy, freedom, and connection of God’s kingdom.
