June 23 Judgmental? Luke 6:37-38
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” (Luke 6:37-38)
“Remember Son, we are not to judge others! We don’t know what they are going through!” These words were spoken to me so often, in my youth! My dear mother shared this way of life, and she lived it out, as best that she could. Not being judgmental simply means, not to be critical, or fault-finding, high-minded, and judging others! Keep in mind, this does not mean that you can’t see the violations of God’s Word and recognize the sinful activities, but it does mean that we are not to “sit in judgment” of others and their weaknesses! (Contrary to our popular thought, we are not perfect!!!!!!) We are living in a dark and sinful world, and we are to promote, present and live the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Love that He offers! How many of you like to have your faults and mistakes pointed out to you? KEEP IN MIND! Nothing is easier than pointing out another’s faults and shortcomings and not minding our own business! Sadly, when we judge others, we may be forgetting that we are sinners, and that we have faults and shortcomings, and that Christ has forgiven and forgotten our faults and sins and they are under His Shed Blood of Amazing Grace! So, how do we help our neighbors to recognize His Grace and to come to a “forgiving” relationship with Him? Pray for them! Encourage them! Set an example for living before them! DO NOT JUDGE! LOVE THEM, INSTEAD! Our job is to bring “souls into the kingdom, not to highlight the failures and faults of others! Our task is clear! We are to LOVE ONE ANOTHER! The task of Judgment is exclusively a God Thing! Stay Strong, Stay Focused, Keep Growing, Keep Loving, and Keep Sharing the Good News! Remember – THE BEST IS ABSOLUTELY AND WITHOUT A DOUBT, YET TO BE!