Before You Judge, Remember Grace
I don't like to be judged. I suspect you don't like it either. And of course, what we really mean by that is that we don't like to be judged unfairly. And this is where it gets tricky because usually what we mean by that is "fairly, according to my preference" not “fairly, according to a logical or honest assessment of our situation or behavior or a code of law.”
God gets a bad rap on judgement. If you believe in God, then one would have to conclude that as God and all that being God entails, God has the ultimate ability and authority to make judgements. Both believers in God and unbelievers often forget context when we consider God's judgements, especially judgements made that have eternal consequence.
If you read scripture carefully and not randomly, you discover that God wants no man to be condemned eternally. His absolute preference stated throughout scripture is that all men and women be saved and live in His presence completely blessed forever.
Every day we are given a fresh chance to make big and small decisions that determine short term and long term, and even eternal, consequences.
Consider the consistency of God's word and the love of God's heart as you make your decisions today. It will not only direct your behavior in regard to yourself but it will inform your compassion for others as you see the love God has for them.
Father, thank you for your patience with us. We repent that we have often judged others harshly and failed to extend the same compassion for others that you have shown to us. Today we ask that you search our hearts and guide us to be more Christ-like in how we treat those around us. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Your Time with God’s Word
Ezekiel 18:30-32; Psalms 1:1-6; 2 Peter 3:9 ESV
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