God's way is different

A Sobering Scripture

Saturday 23rd April 2016

'In the same way you judge others, you will be judged.' Matthew 7:2 NIV

Here's a sobering Scripture: 'Do not judge, or you too will be judged' (Matthew 7:1 NIV). Jesus was hard on the religionists of His day because they spent their time nit-picking. They condemned the disciples for not washing their hands, and Jesus for healing on the Sabbath. Consider Jesus' response: 'You judge by human standards; I pass judgment on no one. But if I do judge, My decisions are right, because I am not alone. I stand with the Father, who sent Me' (John 8:15-16 NIV).

So here are some questions you need to answer: 'Do I judge others based on their actions, and judge myself based on my intentions? When someone's behaviour doesn't reflect a choice or decision you'd have made, are you quick to comment? When people don't move at your pace or do something the way you want it done, do you peg them as lazy and worthless? When you hear something negative about somebody, do you repeat it before checking to see if there's any truth in it?' Ben Franklin said, 'I resolve to speak ill of no man ... not even in a matter of truth; but rather by some means excuse the faults I hear charged upon others, and upon proper occasions speak all the good I know of everybody.'

If you've a genuine concern for someone who's going in the wrong direction and have earned the right to address it, do it in the spirit of love. And remember, you earn that right by consistently demonstrating love and care for them.

Observation: Jesus when on this earth didn't judge unless he had to and he disagreed with high priests religious ways. 

Application: Don't judge others by stories told about them, don't judge people, let God do that, I should concentrate on being Jesus useful vessel.

Prayer: Lord, I pray that you forgive me for my sins, known and unknown.  I  pray and use my will to declare and decree to never judge others, but to see them as you do. To pour and extend grace upon them. To love them the way you do. My spirit is willing but my carnal self is trying to survive.  I decree that I my carnal self be ruled by my spirit, that is ruled by the Holy Spirit.  To do according to God's word and will. In Jesus name. Amen 😀

PERSONAL NOTE:🏃💌
While cleaning up the kitchen today, the Holy Spirit  (I think ) reminded me about the time of washing hands and been judged by the high priests, I then later read it in today's word for today. I pray I get the message he has for me and I receive it. 👐