Stop Judging

 

 "Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God;" Romans 14:10
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> Are you guilty of forming opinions of others before even knowing anything about them? Let’s say you hear about single mom with ten kids and form some opinion maybe not worthy of sharing with others. Or a guy begging money on the street corner wondering if he is legit or not. The grumpy neighbor you pass who doesn’t smile or say hi. 

Basically you have not walked in another’s shoes and until you have it is best to not be trying to cast them into some mold. Would you want people doing that to you?
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> God is the only judge. Try to look at all people as made in the image of God. You don’t even know what someone has gone through or what their story is. Seems like Christmas brings out all sorts of sad stories when in actuality you should not wait until Christmas to care. Think about that. Just try to be kind as you have no clue what is happening behind the scenes, only God knows the heart. 

PRAYER: Forgive me Lord when I have passed judgment on another before knowing about them. That is wrong and hurtful. Teach me to love like you do Lord not just at Christmas but all year round. In Jesus’ name. Amen.