Pilot Knob Lutheran Church Communique
November 4, 2026
Sometimes Christians tend to think that they should think of others as more important than themselves. After all we are to love our neighbor, and be kind to them. We also may believe that to be liked by others is to be what others want us to be and to do what is most pleasing to them. Also, it is more Christian to please other’s than to please myself. Have you ever had those or similar thoughts? If so, you are not being honest with yourself.
When Jesus says we are to love our neighbor we can easily overlook, “as ourselves.”
(Mt. 19:19) To love your neighbor as yourself means to consider the needs of others as equally important with your own, to value others’ opinions, and their rights as much as your own. It means that other people are not less important nor more important than you.
Your value is not tied to what you can accomplish for someone else or by elevating their worth higher than your own. Jesus died and gave the gift of love to everyone, including you.
Equal love is not being selfish. A selfish person is greedy, fearful, and manipulative. What they do is ultimately about them and not someone else. Self-respect shows genuine interest in others, giving of himself without fear. Sometimes the most loving thing to say to another is, no.
Where does one begin with loving their neighbor as themselves? Love the Lord you God with all your heart, soul, and strength. (Deut. 6:4).
Pr. Bob Snitzer
By the Way:
Today 4:30 Confirmation.
Sunday 8, 9:00 Morning worship. Sermon: Lamps Without Oil
10:15 Sunday school for everyone.
Past communiques and sermons can be read and heard on our website: www.pilotknob.org and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilotKnobLutheran
Our service also airs on: KGLO 1300 AM at 10:00 AM, and KIOW 107.3 FM at 7:00 AM. Spread the word.
Isaiah 55:10-11 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
