Get rid of the robe, stop judging others

Read: John 8:1-12

You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. Matthew 7:5

                                                                                            

Good Morning!

Based on our beliefs, we tend to judge others hastily. Criticism of strangers, friends, spouses, siblings, and even children is something we readily engage in without hesitation. Continuously criticized, a person can begin to make them feel worthless as criticism drains their motivation and strength.

 

We do wear a robe of judgment, though most will not admit to it. In John 8:1-12, the story of the sinful woman portrays an entire community assuming the roles of judge, jury, and deity regarding this woman's actions seen as "sinful." These people quickly wanted to stone this woman. They never took one minute to think of their issues of sin. Jesus asked them several times, "He who is among you who has not sinned throw the first stone."

 

As sinners, it is easy for us to forget our shortcomings and how we have fallen short of God's Glory. While we are quick to notice the speck in someone else's eye, we often fail to see the log in our eye. 

Get rid of the judgmental robe.  “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you (Matthew 7:1-2).

 

Let us learn to get rid of the robe of judgment. Let us stop finding fault in others but if possible how can we help them to become better in a Christ-like way?

 

Jesus, aware that the woman was a sinner, He forgave her sins. We need to display more love, compassion, and forgiveness while being less judgmental of others.  Let us Get rid of the robe of judgment and do not judge or plan to be judged.

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