“Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.” (Romans 2:1)
In Romans chapter one, we learn about the unrighteousness of man. In chapter two, Paul addresses our self-righteousness; our desire to consider ourselves better than everybody else. Nobody wants to be labeled self-righteous, yet we are often quick to judge others. It’s essential to be aware of our own weaknesses and sinfulness. If you think that upon becoming a Christian you ceased to sin, consider this passage:
“If we say we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and refusing to accept the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong. If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place.” (1 John 1:8-10)
Examine yourself. If you spend more time contemplating the sins of others than acknowledging your own, you risk developing spiritual pride, which is an offense to God. Have you ever looked at someone and thought there was no hope for them? In doing so, you imply that God’s mercy is limited. You are pridefully asserting that your sins can be forgiven while another’s cannot. Every person, regardless of how we perceive them, is in need of God’s saving grace.
Pause and reflect: How much have you been forgiven? Does this mean we should refrain from speaking into others’ lives? Not at all. We can and should, but our approach must be one of love, not condemnation. Just as God has generously poured His grace upon you, allow that same grace to inform your interactions with others. Offer insights from your experiences with a heart full of compassion. Remember, you cannot condemn someone while simultaneously offering hope. The moment we slip into condemnation is the moment we lose sight of our true mission: to share the love of Jesus.
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18)
“Pridefully seeing the sin in others does not root out the sin in us.”
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the boundless grace and forgiveness You extend to me, even in my moments of weakness. I am deeply grateful for the cleansing power of Your love. Please forgive me for the times I have allowed pride to cloud my judgment, leading me to condemn others in my heart. Help me to see them through Your eyes, recognizing that we all stand in need of Your mercy. Grant me the courage and compassion to share the message of Jesus with those I encounter, extending the same grace I have received. May my words reflect Your love and truth, and may I never lose sight of the mission You have entrusted to me. Thank You for Your constant presence in my life. In Your precious name, I pray, Amen.
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Rob Lavallee
Scriptural Seeds Ministries
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