Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?

Help me, Lord, to see those areas where a brother is failing and to pray for the Spirit to move in him. Help me to be a friend, a brother, a wise and compassionate counselor rather than a critic and a judge.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 18

Mid-day: 119:113-120

Evening: Psalm 93

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