"Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this - not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother's way." -Romans 14:13 (NASB)
There are many things in life that can cause us to stumble, both physically and spiritually, yet we often tend to add stumbling blocks in each other's paths. Sometimes we may intentionally try to trip someone up out of anger or frustration. Other times it may happen accidentally. Either way, we need to shift our focus away from judging and tripping each other up.
As Christians, we are called to love those around us because God and Jesus are love. We don't always have to agree. We don't always have to like or approve of each other's behavior. Only God can judge, so we shouldn't try to take the task of judging others on ourselves. Instead of putting stumbling blocks in front of others, we should love each other. In the end it is love and compassion that will allow others to see God's true nature and Jesus' saving grace!
Show love instead of placing stumbling blocks!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for loving me so that I can love others. Help me to refrain from judging others and instead show love to everyone. Please allow others to see Your love, grace, and mercy through me. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
As Christians, we are called to love those around us because God and Jesus are love. We don't always have to agree. We don't always have to like or approve of each other's behavior. Only God can judge, so we shouldn't try to take the task of judging others on ourselves. Instead of putting stumbling blocks in front of others, we should love each other. In the end it is love and compassion that will allow others to see God's true nature and Jesus' saving grace!
Show love instead of placing stumbling blocks!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for loving me so that I can love others. Help me to refrain from judging others and instead show love to everyone. Please allow others to see Your love, grace, and mercy through me. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
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