An Attitude Adjustment
TODAY'S s SCRIPTURE:: John 8:2-11
TODAY'S VERSE: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
John 8:7(KJV)
“Forbear to judge, for we are sinners all.” —William Shakespeare
I have a friend whose life is in constant turmoil, and though I can sympathize with her it is extremely hard to remain patient. She is quick to judge others for the smallest infraction; she loses her temper and doesn't realize that she is guilty of the same actions. I told myself that I was not judging her; I was only observing, but when I gave up judging others for lent, I realized that I was not observing, but was indeed being self-righteous and judgmental. After much prayer and soul searching, God gave me a new approach with my friend. I began to gently suggest scripture to her. With a changed attitude, I became better able to properly witness to my friend, and she became more receptive.
By being self-righteously judgmental, I closed channels of sharing the word with my friend and may have hindered her from seeking God. We do not have to judge, because God does that for us. When we judge others we are placing ourselves in danger of being judged in the same manner that we judge. Only God is superior and righteous enough to judge, therefore, seek to find the best in everyone as Jesus did
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” ―C. S. Lewis
Good solution, Nells! God bless.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Nells! We should avoid judging others as we bring that same judgment upon ourselves. Let us reach out in love always, convincing others with gentleness and understanding.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
It is hard to avoid being critical when we witness others doing it. We need to turn it over to The Lord and ask Him to help us with our own shortcomings. Blessings to you, Martha L
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ReplyDeleteSo needed Nellie as sometimes we can clobber others over the head with the Bible instead of loving them with the love of the Lord. Love never fails and we all need wisdom as to what to say when. Seems like the Lord knows how to reach the toughest hearts with His strategies. Plant seeds of love and watch hope bloom. Great word for us😀❤️👍🙏
ReplyDeleteValerie, you are right on with “love never fails,”. I pray that I can follow God’s instructions better now. Thank you and may our Great God bless you,dear friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this reminder. You are exactly right. We must leave the judging to the only One that is in a place to do so. The only One without sin
ReplyDeleteDeeKee, that is true. I have to work at it more than I would like to admit. Thanks, love and blessings.
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