Judgment

Rom. 14:13

Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.

 

This chapter is addressing the area of a judgmental spirit arising from differences between believers.  For instance, if one believer eats everything and another is a vegetarian, should that difference make a problem with them? Is it grounds to judge someone else because they don't live exactly as you do? The overarching principle is that all believers should do all they do to honor and glorify God. For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then whether we live or die, we are the Lord's. Our lives should be governed by that one fact. We are the Lord's! Because of this we must never judge another believer, but instead decide not to be a stumblingblock or hindrance to another. Our lives must be lived for a higher purpose that goes far beyond the petty issues of this world. The judging comes in when believers take their eyes off Christ and put them on themselves. Then pride takes over ruling the life! So then  let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.  What a thought! Do not for the sake of food [or any other earthly thing], destroy the work of God. How sad when believers allow petty things to separate and divide the body of Christ! How sad when believers elevate themselves above others and from that lofty perch, judge others!

 

Father,

Help me see myself for who and what I am. Reveal any pride that seeks to destroy your work and injure Your work. Grow in me Your love.

In His name,

Amen