Judge not, that you be not judged. Matthew 7:1 (ESV)
There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? James 4:1 (ESV)
Do you ever feel you are superior to others? Do you find yourself looking down on those who have less finances, education, or social status? How about feeling superior because of your looks compared to theirs? Do you feel superior to others because of your race, ethnicity, as well as religious background? Or do you feel superior because of your life choices and lifestyle, that is different from theirs?
Unfortunately, in the world in which we live, there are many people who feel they are superior to others for the various reasons above, as well as many others not listed. For example, because of a lack of money and social position, they look down on others who are not at their level or higher. They will belittle and negatively categorize individuals who don’t have the same or greater socioeconomic status that they possess. Then there are others who will look down on and belittle people because of the color of their skin. Even those who are wealthy and in a higher socioeconomic status because of their skin color, are still considered inferior to those who have less wealth but a different color skin.
Beloved, God is not pleased with this type of attitude and behavior from His children. God made all of us different and gave us free will, and free choice. God did not want His children, (who are all sinners saved by the grace of Christ) to be judge and jury over each other. We are not to belittle or look down on someone because they are different. In Psalm 96:13, it describes how God is the judge of the world, and that He will judge the world in righteousness and His faithfulness.
We are called to be humble and to go and spread God’s messages of faith, hope, and love to the world. We are not called to be judge and jury of other people. We are not called to look down upon, belittle, or criticize others with our pious attitudes. May we focus on God’s word and on ourselves, so that we may become true followers of Christ and His teachings. May we treat God’s world and His people, the way Jesus Christ treated them when He walked this Earth.
Blessings,
Angélique 💐
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