Sunday, October 2, 2011

Snap Judgements

I don't know about you but this was brought to my attention- I call them LABELS. We, shoot off without slowing our speech to think about encouraging words.  I don't like when I do it and it's being brought to my attention more and more.
It disheartens me that we, friends, believers, Christians...we spend as much time or more -NOT encouraging our brothers and sisters but instead throwing out QUICK and sharp shooting labels. 

Luke 6:37-42 ESV 

“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? ...

Matthew 7:1-2 ESV

“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.