Daily Readings - Tue Oct 21 2025
Romans
12Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:13For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.14Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.15But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.16And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.17For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)18Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.19For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:21That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke
35Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;36And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.37Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.38And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
Sermon
In today’s readings, we explore profound truths about sin, grace, and readiness. The first reading from Romans juxtaposes the legacy of Adam’s sin with the redeeming grace of Christ. Paul highlights how Adam’s disobedience brought death, while Christ’s obedience offers justification and life. This passage underscores the universal impact of sin and the even greater power of God’s grace.
The Gospel from Luke shifts our focus to preparedness. Jesus teaches that His followers must be vigilant, ready to welcome Him at any moment. This passage emphasizes the importance of living with anticipation and faithfulness, much like servants awaiting their master’s return.
Together, these readings remind us that our actions have consequences, yet God’s grace is always more abundant than sin. They call us to live with purpose, trusting in God’s plan and remaining vigilant in our faith.
In our daily lives, let us embrace this truth by staying mindful of our actions and their impact. May we trust in God’s grace and remain faithful, ready to embrace His will in all circumstances.