“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37 NIV
I read this verse in the car this morning in the way to the academy. My hubby was driving so as I read the verse I said, "well, I better keep my mouth shut." My hubby immediately replied, "don't judge, huh?" I thought wow, I must be really bad at not following this verse! and silently started asking for forgiveness. Then I showed my husband the verse and asked how did he know? He admitted to having glanced at it, seeing the first part. I was somewhat relieved and we had a good laugh. I wasn't as bad as I thought.
But we still judge when we shouldn't. We condemn when we shouldn't. And we fail to forgive when we should. That last one is really tough but is oh so important. If we want forgiveness, we must forgive those who have wronged us. Period. Regardless of who's fault it was or how bad it was. God forgave you. Does God grade sin? No. Sin is sin. Wrong is wrong. People are human and need God's grace. God lives in us therefore we are the vessel for God's grace.
When you wake up tomorrow morning, think of one person you need to forgive. Think of one person for whom you won't pass judgement any more. Be a full vessel of God's grace. It will change your world.
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