1 Corinthians 4: - 5 - So be careful not to
jump to conclusions before the Lord returns as to whether someone is a good
servant or not. When the Lord comes, he will turn on the light so that everyone
can see exactly what each one of us is really like, deep down in our hearts.
Then everyone will know why we have been doing the Lord’s work. At that time
God will give to each one whatever praise is coming to him.
Paul gave these Christians a warning about
judging others. He wanted them t see all the teachers of God’s words as equal
servants distributing God’s blessings. Servants are not in charge of their own
lives…they do what their masters tell them too. We strive to do our best for
God…but even then we can’t be sure we are truly good until He comes back to
judge us.
I needed the reminder to be careful of this
practice that builds false pride in our hearts…for I used to be really good at
it. I learned that when we judge others…it automatically exposes the feelings
we had deep down that we are better than the one we judged. Just because one
has a past…doesn’t mean they have not accepted God’s forgiveness and grace. It
doesn’t matter what they were forgiven for…forgiveness puts us all on the same
level according to Christ.
Paul goes on to tell us that religion can
make us foolish. It builds our minds up to think that we are wise instead of
letting our heart constantly realize we are weak. It’s hard to grasp the reality of humbleness
when you are constantly sure of how great you are compared to others. Christ calls us to His kingdom… a place where
living by God’s power is more than just talk… it is a real faith built by daily
communication with the father Himself.
Father…thank you for the reminder that you
are the only one that is worthy of judging anyone. Forgive me for the times that I have judged
others for any reason. Help me to see
others as partners in the great commission you gave us to spread your gospel to
everyone that does not know you. Amen.
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