LOVE

"The average Christian is the most piercing critical individual known."-Oswald Chambers, My Upmost For His Highest



Ouch.



I have struggled with this all my life. Criticising others, criticising myself, but why? Doesn't God teach us to walk in love and not judgement? Aren't we supposed give others grace, mercy and forgiveness?

Then why as "christian's" have we failed so miserably in this area? I find myself to be more critical, more unforgiving, judgemental and harsh during the times that I am not in fellowship with God. When I am not seeking Him face to face. It's hard to stop and remember that every wrong I see in someone else, God also sees in me. Criticism serves to make you harsh and cruel, giving you the charming idea that you are somehow superior to others. As followers of Christ, we have got to get rid of this "holier than thou" attitude we have adopted over time.

1 John 2:6
"Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did"

We keep claiming to live for God, yet our actions toward other people say otherwise. I am including myself in this category as well. Jesus did not walk this earth to place judgement on others and look at them with eyes full of superiority and cruelty. Jesus came to be with people, to walk among them and alongside them. To share in their joy, to experience their pain and to be a healer.

How are we being like Jesus? Are we casting a judgemental stare at others? Or are we coming alongside each other and "doing life" together no matter what the circumstance, loving and cherishing each other every step of the way?

Too often I find myself in one boat and Jesus in another. I find myself judging others and wanting to feel that false sense of superiority. We must realize that this is not how we are called to live our lives. We are called to love. Simple as that.

Remember 1 John 2:6. Be still and allow for God to teach you something today.

Love,
Shea