The reason Jesus warns us not to judge others is because that same standard will be used against us. Jesus says that to judge others means that you have that same sin in your own heart. Jesus' preferred way of handling judgment is for Him to take it upon Himself on the Cross so that men and women can be reconciled to the Father and inherit eternal life. The one who makes judgment is doing the very opposite of what Jesus would do. Jesus offers grace by faith and the one who judges seeks to take vengence into his own hands. This is why Jesus told the parable of the two who were forgiven there debts. One was forgiven much and should have been most thankful. Instead of giving thanks, he seeks judgment on another who owes him very little. In the parable the one who forgave much brought back judgment on this man and put him in jail because he offered no compassion on his brother.
Daily Prayer: Lord Jesus, let us learn from this lesson. As long as we have a Savior, we never need to take things into our own hands. Let us live our life how You lead Yours and that is dependance of God to handle our problems. Amen
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