Friday, April 26, 2013

Don't Judge Others - 1 Corinthians 4

S - 1 Corinthians 4:So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.
O - This verse is talking about judging others.  Either judging someone by saying they are doing good or bad is talked about in this verse.  Only God can tell the motive behind the action to determine the true judgment.
A - I am guilty of doing this in my life and I need to change this quickly so that I don't continue to tech my children to do this as well.  Before I make a very quick statement of how someone is doing something or not doing something I will take a step back and say to myself, "Why is this person doing this or not doing this?"  There may come an answer that explains the behavior and whether it is a good reason to or not is another question.  However, I may not get an answer and unless this action that the person is doing or not doing is not hurting them, someone else or myself, maybe I just let it be and let God be the judge of it as it truly isn't up to me to be the judge.
P - God I come to you today and ask for your forgiveness.  I have judged people with no intent other than to point out what I think is wrong in their life.  I give that over to you today and choose instead to look for the strengths in people.  I also pray that you would give me strength and courage today to do those things that I know you have called me to do and to do them with a vigor and passion like never before.  Bless my family and me and give complete and utter health to all of us.

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