I read...see 1Corinthians 5:12 &Galations 5:11
Submitted by Once a Boy on November 09 2000 19:50:56
In reply to But read I Corinthians Cpt 5 - and Galatians 5v12 submitted by Forgiven on November 09 2000 18:09:03
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I understand your view on "judging others." I think harshness turns people away from one another. People are drawn to people who love them as they are. Granted some people are more difficult to love than others, but still, by treating a person with respect, and realizing that they are in a certain place in regards to their journey in life, we are more likely to create change by helping to change one's heart with patience and kindness...that is - with love. It is a true challenge, but by far, it results in ways of "changing" someone not by force, but instead by having the person's own consciousness be alarmed that a change in their life should take place because it is good for them, and in turn, because it is pleasing to God. Being non-judgemental does not mean we have to accept a person's view, but just accepting that this is his/her view at this time in life. I can mention God, but if God has yet to plant a seed in one's heart, then it matters not. I have no control in changing one's heart. Only God does. I think, however, God is more willing to use those who are non-judgemental in helping people to change and in turn to come to Him. One can force someone to proclaim Christ, yet only God knows what is in one's heart. By accepting that we are all in different places in regards to our walk with God, we do not become trapped in a cycle of self-righteousness and creatiing hate instead of love. Gahndi did not create change by the sword. Neither did Martin Luther Jr. They were not perfect. Jesus taught us to love. He was perfect. I leave the judging to God. ~Once a Boy |
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