It's tuff to not be ourselves when we face others in our daily walks through life. Many people are so proud of themselves because of all their accomplishments.We say that that is great. But are we missing something? we have an idea that we just know is perfect and will work great,and we just know that other people need it. Then when its not accepted we feel anger and pride swells up like a balloon inside our spirits.Then all of a sudden we do not see others as Jesus sees them. What happened to all the "I love you's"? Now..they just disagree with us. Maybe they are lost souls, just going through the motions of life ,if it be in our churches,or business or hanging out together.The Bible says in Galatians chapter 5:vss 22 and 23 that "The fruit of the Spirit is love,joy,peace,longsuffering gentleness.goodness,faith, meekness,temperance,against such there is no law. The Bible also says that that the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,(Ephesians 5:verse 9)AND (Phillipians chapter 1:verse 11) in other words it's without defect.
James 3:17 says"But wisdom which is from above is first pure,then peaceable,gentle,and easy to be entreated,full of mercy and good fruits,without partiality,and without hypocrisy." So whats my point?
These Scriptures are for each one of us. To judge our ourselves and not be busy about pointing fingers.When we see the faults of others and see none in ourselves i am reminded of the words of my Lord in Matthew chapter 1:vss 1 thru 5.This is referring to judging period. We must judge situations,and as Humans God knows we see the faults of others.There are ways to deal with issues,but we Must as Christians look first at ourselves,for we most likely are like these people or just as bad in other ways.Each time,before we deal with issues sensitive to others or ourselves,seek the words of Christ "Judge not,and you will not be judged;condemn not and you will not be condemned;forgive,and you will be forgiven".(Luke 6:37)again the very word of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ourself is the natural....and to see others as Christ sees them is the supernatural. I know most likely forgiveness is a one sided street. So at least you....make sure you forgive.In the end remember the Lord said they(whoever they are) will know we are His disciples if we love one another.Agree to disagree sometimes,but love one another.Christ sees and knows all my faults.Yet He continues to pour out His mercies on me every second and minute of the 24 hr day.This is not an easy task,because it's not natural. Help us Lord for we cannot do this on our own.(AMEN)so be it.
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