Jesus said, “For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.” Matthew 7:2
Jesus also said, “For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds.” Matthew 16:27
How often have people wagged a boney finger in your direction and chastised you for simply having an opinion, especially one that is biblically contrary to their opinion? “Who are you to judge me for by beliefs or actions? What gives you the right?”
Thankfully, I don’t have to judge anyone – that is Jesus’ exclusive prerogative. And I hope that I treat others as I would want to be treated, with respect and in a Christ-like way by people who will point me in the right direction when I go off course. I have been blessed by many godly individuals in my life who have done just that. But please note, Jesus was not prone to using mushy platitudes. I hope nothing I have written here is construed as judgmental. Factual, yes. Judgemental, no.
Thoughts on Leviticus 18:22, Part 4: Judging others? Or simply pointing them in the right direction?
© David Harrison 2015
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