Judge not

4 September  2012

 

Matthew 7:1:2 "Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get.

In the world today I believe the greatest sin is selfishness, what I want and need is more important than others needs, and I will get what I want no matter the cost. I am a winner not a loser and as a result we all loose. When we look at others and judge their behaviour we must always be alert that someone else is judging us. So it is far better not to judge what others do, leave that to the Judge, but rather give them the space to receive your forgiveness, and in this way it gives the Judge the space to bring justice into the situation.

So as a follower of Jesus, which is different to a church attendee, the focus should never be on self, or on what church you attend, or who is important in that church, or what ritual takes place when, but rather on following Jesus. The example Jesus gives us is that He selflessly gave of Himself; totally for you and I, and when we follow Jesus we follow this example. So when I am more important than others, or my status makes me above others, then I am in serious trouble. Rather let the Judge, judge and Jesus be that Judge rather than I.

Be encouraged today to forgive rather than judge.

 

David

 

Point to ponder: Be careful who you judge.

Question to consider: Do you judge or forgive?