Judge not...and you shall not be judged

SOME of us believers are quick to find fault with our fellow believers. In the guise of "exhorting" and "encouraging," we are quick to point

out the mistakes and the shortcomings of our brothers and sisters in Christ. We fail to see and realize our own failures or guilt; that we are actually guilty of the very offense we are pointing out to them.

Examine our own lives

The Lord Jesus prefers that we examine our own lives and be quick to say we are wrong and ask for forgiveness. Listen to what He told His disciples:

"How can you say to your brother, let me take that speck out of your eye, yet cannot even see the log in your own eye? You hypocrite! First take the log out of your own eye, and then you will be able to see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." Luke 6:42

Indeed, we should be careful not to judge our brothers that we may not be judged. We should be careful not to condemn others else we be condemned.

Let us ask for the grace of God

Let us ask for the grace of God that we may make it a lifestyle to judge ourselves, and not others. Let us remember that it pleases God when we do so and be assured that He promises to bless the soul who cries, "Forgive me Lord! I am wrong!"

A friend once related her experience in Tokyo while driving late one evening when an incoming car turned left in front of her. She honked her horn to let the other driver know he had nearly caused an accident by his carelessness and recklessness. Later, when she parked her car, the other driver pulled up beside her and spoke to her, "Next time, honk your horn at yourself."

In her haste, my friend had forgotten to turn her headlights on. She was so convinced the other driver was in the wrong that she never thought it was her own carelessness that nearly caused a fatal accident.

Don't we often act in the same way? Let us resolve not to be quick in judging the behavior of others. Let us instead, make it a habit to examine our own lives. It takes the grace of God to admit our mistakes because of pride. But it pleases the Lord to admit we are wrong and in humility ask for forgiveness. This way, we shall please our loving and compassionate Father.*

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