Bible Readings - Oct. 15, 2025

Reading I

Romans 2:1-11

Therefore, you are without excuse, every one of you who passes judgment.

For by the standard by which you judge another you condemn yourself,

since you, the judge, do the very same things.

We know that the judgment of God on those who do such things is true.

Do you suppose, then, you who judge those who engage in such things

and yet do them yourself,

that you will escape the judgment of God?

Or do you hold his priceless kindness, forbearance, and patience

in low esteem, unaware that the kindness of God

would lead you to repentance?

By your stubbornness and impenitent heart,

you are storing up wrath for yourself

for the day of wrath and revelation

of the just judgment of God,

who will repay everyone according to his works,

eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality

through perseverance in good works,

but wrath and fury to those who selfishly disobey the truth

and obey wickedness.

Yes, affliction and distress will come upon everyone

who does evil, Jew first and then Greek.

But there will be glory, honor, and peace for everyone

who does good, Jew first and then Greek.

There is no partiality with God.

Psalm 62:2-3, 6-7, 9

Only in God is my soul at rest;

from him comes my salvation.

He only is my rock and my salvation,

my stronghold; I shall not be disturbed at all.

Only in God be at rest, my soul,

for from him comes my hope.

He only is my rock and my salvation,

my stronghold; I shall not be disturbed.

Trust in him at all times, O my people!

Pour out your hearts before him;

God is our refuge!

John 10:27

My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord;

I know them, and they follow me.

Gospel

Luke 11:42-46

“Woe to you Pharisees!

You pay tithes of mint and of rue and of every garden herb,

but you pay no attention to judgment and to love for God.

These you should have done, without overlooking the others.

Woe to you Pharisees!

You love the seat of honor in synagogues

and greetings in marketplaces.

Woe to you!

You are like unseen graves over which people unknowingly walk.”

Then one of the scholars of the law said to him in reply,

“Teacher, by saying this you are insulting us too.”

And he said, “Woe also to you scholars of the law!

You impose on people burdens hard to carry,

but you yourselves do not lift one finger to touch them.”