Judge not, that you be not judged. Matthew 7:1

 

I just read about the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 75 years in power. The news article broke down each family member of the Royal family and their failings and bad choices they’ve made over the years. The article certainly opened the door to personal judgement of this family.

 

It’s easy to judge people these days, because everyone has their own set of standards how “life should be”. And people use this standard to judge and criticize others, whose lives are opposite. To be transparent, I struggle with this issue as well and looking back it’s very toxic to the soul.  

 

For with what judgement you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. Matthew 7:2

 

Jesus was pretty clear when He stated the verse above. The same measure I use to judge, will be used on me. Guilty as charged! No doubt, we all fall short of God’s standards, and when we judge the faults of others, we show no grace and mercy. As a child of God, your sins, your failings your poor choices are washed clean by the blood of Jesus Christ. Thank God for the blood that covers our trespasses.

 

Andy why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eyes, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Matthew 7:3

 

The best advice is to “stay in your lane”.  We all have and have had troubles in our past. No one is perfect, and I can attest to that myself. We should be busy taking care of our personal life and not worry and judge the lives of others. If someone is having issues, best thing you can do is lift them up in prayer and let God take care of their issues….besides, He intimately knows their situation. God bless!