Don't
judge, or you'll be judged. This is an example of sowing and reaping
(see Friday's blog
http://www.davewernli.com/2014/10/law-of-relationships-2-of-4.html).
Judging
and forgiving are complete opposites. When someone does evil against
us, we are either doing one or the other. But we'll get to this in a
couple of days. This relationship law goes far beyond evil done to
us. Because unfortunately, our judging often goes far beyond evil
done to us.
We
judge things we don't like, even though the person isn't doing
anything to us. We sometimes make our personal preferences into
idols, and then our self-righteousness makes them doctrine to impose
on others. At that point, we've become Pharisees, who made the
Traditions of the Elders equal to the Law of Moses (Matthew 15:1-6).
Churches
have split over the style of music or the color of the carpet. Ever
condemn a style of music you didn't like? If the words are sinful,
then the words are certainly wrong, but not the style. The style, the
instrumental music itself, is ok even if we don't personally like it.
So
if it's something that doesn't affect us, if it isn't in black 'n'
white contradiction to the Word of God, and if it isn't
self-destructive behavior, we're better of dropping it. It's probably
just our personal preference. And we'll receive the same grace from
God we give the other person (or not).
Mercy
triumphs over judgment.
I am unable to read articles online very often, but I’m glad I did today. This is very well written and your points are well-expressed. Please, don’t ever stop writing. Labels & Warnings Expert Witness
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