Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness”…So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 1:26-27

 

As a public servant, I come across people from all walks of life. From different nationalities, different beliefs, behaviors, rich and poor and everything in between. I’ve seen it all and had to deal with people that sometimes don’t see eye to eye with my belief system. The truth is, its sometimes hard to keep myself from judging others who have different standards and behaviors than mine. During my morning time devotion, God spoke to me about this issue and the theme “created equal” was pressed upon my heart.

 

Today’s verse is the keystone of “created equal”. People, no matter their nationality, belief system or behavior, are a creation of God. Genesis says we were created in the image of God.  That’s pretty powerful! As Christians, we need to have the view of others as God’s creation. Although they might differ greatly from you, they are still God’s creation.

 

“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 These two verses come straight from the mouth of Jesus Christ Himself. Stop for a minute and let these words sink in. This right here should be enough for us to stop judging others, because truth is none of us are worthy to judge others.  

 

Lets take it one more step further…

“You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But, I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you and do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” Matthew 5:43-44  I don’t know about you, but my toes are crunching as I type.

 

Lets wrap this up. We are all created in the image of God. Our view of others should be they are a creation of God. HE ALLOWED THEIR EXISTENCE. Our job is not to judge others, but to love them, and even do good to them through prayer and acts of love. God is love and He wants each of His children to reflect His love to a lost and dying world. We are all created equal in the eyes of God. God bless!