Remove the judgment.
John 8
Judgment occurs in many formats, methods, mediums, etc. But why? Why do we judge one another? Lack of understanding? Personal opinion on the world? What is it?
I know for me it’s generally due to my lack of understanding others. I constantly judge others and I can’t stand it. I have no reason to judge because it’s simply not my job to do that. It never was, it never is, and it never will be. #ThankGod.
A fantastic story that came up during my #quiettime today was the story of a woman caught in adultery. She was brought to Jesus to be judged and stoned for her sin, but the accusers were only trying to trick Jesus into doing something they knew would get him killed. How dumb do they think Jesus is?
So, Jesus agreed that she be stoned. However, the first stone can only be thrown by someone that hasn’t sinned. And of course, none of them could throw the stone, except one person. Jesus. Instead of ignoring or condemning the woman of her sin, Jesus instead forgave her. He does the exact same thing for us when we turn to him.
Later in this story, Jesus talks about living in the light and avoiding the darkness. To live in the light is to be honest and vulnerable with others and in fellowship with God. When Jesus told the people, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t be stumbling through the darkness, because you will have the life that leads to life.”
In this same way that I’m struggling with life circumstances, I’m effectively stumbling because I’m not using the light. If I would choose to include God more in my life, I wouldn’t stumble. It’s easier said than done, but it’s so important to realize God is our light, and without Him we will ALWAYS stumble through life.
As always, if you found this helpful, insightful, or anything please let me know. I’d love to connect and learn more about you and how God is moving in your life.