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Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Matthew 7:1-2

Are you finding yourself living with a critical spirit today? How frequently are you passing judgment on others, without legitimate knowledge of their situation? Even further, how likely are you to discuss another persons predicaments without their direct permission? I am willing to bet that a good majority of us Christians are as guilty as anyone else when it comes to being critical of others.   

“Why do you criticize and pass judgment on your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God. Then let us no more criticize and blame and pass judgment on one another, but rather decide and endeavor never to put a stumbling block or an obstacle or a hindrance in the way of a brother.”  

Romans 14:10-13

I pray that these words bring your mind to a screeching halt the next time you begin to judge or criticize others. You will never fully know the content of another persons heart, therefore hold no right to criticize their decisions. Furthermore, I pray that you think before you pass judgment, and remember that scripture warns us to not be a hindrance to His followers. 

Have you ever noticed how we do not judge ourselves in the same context as we judge others? When we judge ourselves we tend to look at our intentions, yet when we look at others, we judge immediately by their actions. Judgment is not yours to pass. I pray that from today forward you will let your actions reflect your good intentions and be content with only judging yourself in order to align your walk with His Word. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you; Do unto others as YOU would do unto YOU.

As the Bible says in Isaiah 26:3, God does not promise a peaceful heart to those who dwell in the faults of others, but only to those whose minds are stayed on Him!