It is so easy to judge others.
We have no right to judge others when
we do not know their struggles.
we do not know their situation.
we do not know their hearts.
When we are judgmental, we put up a barrier between others and ourselves. We often spread that judgmental feeling to others in gossip. Our stubbornness to only view them with a judgmental spirit erects a barrier, an obstacle, which can cause them to become discouraged and fall.
Let us ask God to help us be more patient with the failures of others, just as He is patient with ours. Let us ask God to forgive us for not being more of an encouragement to those who are weak and struggling. Let us ask God to forgive us for being a hindrance to others.
Romans 14:13
Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way.
(0199) 3 July 2007