Today was my first day with Chloe at church by myself, so I did my best to pay attention, take notes, and hold and feed the baby all at the same time. It was tough, but I managed.
Okay, so here’s my three things for today’s message at church.
“Judgementalism”
1.) When tempted to judge (or confront with judgement) always stop and wait. And ask these questions:
Is this a biblical issue or a cultural issue?
Will it encourage them to be more Christ like, or more like me?
Am I willing to help restore this person?
2.) Rather than judging, deal with your own sin.
Matthew 7:3-4 Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank your own eye? How can you say to your brother, “Let me take the speck out of your eye,” when all the time there is a plank in your own eye?
a. Don’t be a hypocrite. (Matthew 7:5)
b. What bugs us about them may be deeply at work within ourselves. (Matthew 7:3)
3.) Discerning judgement identifies right from wrong. (1 Corinthians 5:12-13)
Condemning judgement is destructive and self-righteous.
Can I get an amen?
© 2008 “Le Musings of Moi”
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I think we all need reminding of this every once in a while! Thanks for posting!!
You are right…it sure is fun being saucy!!! 🙂
This seemed to be a common theme today!
This is the exact topic my husband and I discussed on Friday in our “living Christian” theme song. Well, it wasn’t really a song….it’s more of a “song and dance” routine we do. Without singing and dancing…we just discuss Christianity, living Christian-like, acting Christian, his beliefs, and my difficulties with it. That was a lot to say, but your post just brought it all back. I’m popping in via SITS…LOL Have a great night!