"Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you." -Matthew 7:1-2 (NASB)
As we encounter people and situations throughout our day, it is easy to make quick judgments. Sometimes we make these judgments before we even have information about the person or situation. Even though it can be easy to make judgments, we must beware of falling into being judgmental.
Jesus warns us about making judgments. When we make judgments, Jesus reminds us that we will be held to the same standards as those judgments. The advice that Jesus gives sounds simple. He tells us not to judge. Jesus knows that we cannot resist the temptation to judge on our own, but He is ready to help us. Whenever we find ourselves judging others, we can call on Jesus to help us stop. We can ask for His forgiveness, so we won't be judged on our own standards. Through Jesus we can avoid judging and He can help us to live up to His perfect standards!
Call on Jesus to help you avoid judging others and to help you reach His standards!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for forgiving me and for not judging me with the standards I sometimes use. Please help me to avoid judging others and instead show Your love. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
Jesus warns us about making judgments. When we make judgments, Jesus reminds us that we will be held to the same standards as those judgments. The advice that Jesus gives sounds simple. He tells us not to judge. Jesus knows that we cannot resist the temptation to judge on our own, but He is ready to help us. Whenever we find ourselves judging others, we can call on Jesus to help us stop. We can ask for His forgiveness, so we won't be judged on our own standards. Through Jesus we can avoid judging and He can help us to live up to His perfect standards!
Call on Jesus to help you avoid judging others and to help you reach His standards!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for forgiving me and for not judging me with the standards I sometimes use. Please help me to avoid judging others and instead show Your love. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
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