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Is hypocrisy a tendency to judge others inappropriately?
I have to be careful. My nature, along with all of us, is one that is fallen, and I constantly …
“In righteousness He judges.” ~Apostle John
I want justice. I think we all do deep down inside. Am I ready for the justice that Jesus …
Does church discipline vindicate publicly God’s honor and holiness?
The assembly of disciples (aka church) is not a fellowship of perfect people. We are a fellowship of the forgiven …
“You hypocrite first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.” ~Jesus
I am clear on the first part of this in the Jesus Manifesto. I’ve written on it. We’ve all heard …
Do I mistakenly think God won’t see what I am doing and come down hard on me?
It is a distraction game. It is classic but I see it happening. I do it sometimes as well. I …
“Here it is again, the Great Reversal: many of the first ending up last, and the last first.” ~Jesus
Jesus drives the point home time and time again. Jesus wraps up a story with this statement of how …
“Don’t stealthily move back the boundary lines or cheat orphans out of their property, for they have a powerful Advocate who will go to bat for them.” ~King Solomon
God cares for the poor, the widow, the orphan, the homeless, the sick, those in jail; all of the displaced …
Merciful – What should disciples do? Can I pass the mercy test?
Can I pass the test? Let’s call it the mercy test. Jesus orders me to be merciful. Am I? Jesus …
“And if anyone misses God’s goal, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus the Messiah the righteous.” ~Apostle John
Special praise goes to Jesus for vindicating the penitent and the needy who have no human champions. Ultimately, all God’s …
Judging – How should we deal with sinning disciples of Jesus?
There was a pastor who became involved immorally with a married woman in his congregation. They each divorced their respective …
“My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” ~Jesus
Is justice a quality displayed in Jesus the Messiah’s life? Absolutely. God is God. God has given Jesus, His Son, the …
“Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death.” ~Jesus
God has a goal in mind for me. It could bring me into conflict with those I love most. Betrayal …
The Atheist Trolls Pretend to Know it all, but are Illiterate Regarding Life and God.
God is in a good mood but God is God. As humans mistrust God, justice and judgement cries out for …
“Hard trials and temptations are bound to come, but woe to him for whoever brings them on!” ~Jesus
Life is tough. Jesus knows that. He really knows that. Jesus has a warning. Am I ready to hear it? …
Betrayal — It is a Part of a Disciple’s Experience
Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …
Authority of Jesus the Messiah — Jesus’ authority underlines his divine status
What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment and promising …
“If any of you are embarrassed over me and the way I’m leading you when you get around your fickle and unfocused friends, know that you’ll be an even greater embarrassment to the Son of Man when he arrives in all the splendor of God” ~Jesus
So now we are down to the real issue. Jesus has laid out the case for what it takes to …
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” ~ God
What should followers of Jesus think about justice and the social justice movement? “If we take the Bible seriously then …
“God, who is by nature good and dispassionate, loves all men equally as His handiwork.” ~Maximos the Confessor
We all know what Jesus said. Or do we? Do we serve an “angry God” who is out to do …
“We ought not to treat living creatures like shoes or household belongings, which when worn with use we throw away.” ~Plutarch
Jesus compels us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Jesus isn’t having any of our “Use and toss away” culture. …
“So don’t waste your time on a scoffer; all you’ll get for your pains is abuse. But if you correct those who care about life, that’s different—they’ll love you for it!” ~King Solomon
“If you reason with an arrogant cynic, you’ll get slapped in the face; confront bad behavior and get a kick in …
“Judge not, that you be not judged.” ~Jesus
Should I judge others? Jesus is clear. I have plenty of my own issues. I should look in the mirror …
“You’re looking for proof, but you’re looking for the wrong kind.” ~Jesus
I want proof but I am not prepared to believe it. Jesus gives me proof. I get to decide whether …
“Justice makes no sense to the evilminded; those who seek God know it inside and out.” ~King Solomon
Justice is a tricky thing. For many it is befuddling and confusing. They are seeking justice here in our country. …
“I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these followers of mine, you did it for me!” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. There will be a day of judgement. We may prefer to believe it isn’t true but it …
“God is serious business. He won’t be trifled with.” ~~Nahum
Is God serious business? You bet He is. Nahum the prophet of God knew this. I need to get it …
“Those who have lived the wrong way, will walk into a resurrection Judgment.” ~~Jesus
Jesus is always clear. There will be a resurrection. There will also be a judgement. Those who have lived the …
“Enter, you who are blessed by my Father! Take what’s coming to you in this kingdom. It’s been ready for you since the world’s foundation.” ~Jesus
Jesus has some great news, for some of us. That is not always what we hear or want to hear. …
“Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out.” ~Jesus
When Jesus was on the cross, redeeming me, he cried out it is finished. Here he tells the crowds, before …
"If I make a demand, may it be only of myself." ~~Max Lucado
It is way too easy to think about what others ought to do and what they ought to think. The …
“It takes one to know one. Judgmental criticism of others is a well-known way of escaping detection in your own crimes and misdemeanors.” ~Apostle Paul
I don’t want to be condemned. No way, no how. I want to live in freedom. I don’t want that …
"And he has given him the authority, simply because he is the Son of Man, to decide and carry out matters of Judgment." ~~Jesus
Jesus is very clear. I am not to judge others. He is also clear that all judgement has been turned …
If the recipe calls for a little, give more. Jesus is not stingy at all.
Our heavenly Father has decided to show us mercy and love, not judgement. Now let us stop right there for …
“Build yourselves up in this most holy supernatural courage by praying in the Holy Spirit.” ~Jude
There are some things to be careful about. I must take responsibility for building myself up. In fact, I can listen to my-self, …
What happens when we live God’s way and not ours?
How often do we try to force our way in the processes that the world normally uses. Sheer determination. We’ll …
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” ~~ Mother Teresa
I have a choice. We live in a culture where we are all critics. It is an easy trap to fall …
Have I mastered the basics as a disciple of Jesus? Am I ready to move on?
There are basics in being a disciple of Jesus. Are the following in place in my life? Do I trust …
Old plan thoughts carry over to the new plan of Jesus
Here some old plan thoughts that carry over into the new plan that Jesus has revealed to us. Mostly things …
What is the strange thing about wanting to control what is going on with others walk with Jesus?
There is a strange thing about wanting to control what is going on with others. I become very critical. Suspiciously …
“Stand up, God; pit your holy fury against my furious enemies.” ~King David
God is in control. God is judge. No one can pull the wool over his eyes. Jesus has agreed to …
“We need to decide when our brothers and sisters are out of line and, if necessary, clean house.” ~Apostle Paul
I have to be a witness to the good news that Jesus offers to everyone, no matter their background. I …
“God wasn’t attracted to you and didn’t choose you because you were big and important.” ~Moses
I shouldn’t think too much of myself. There is nothing there to see of importance. I know that but I …
I am held accountable to Jesus and it is a good thing!!!
God is good and He is in a great mood. This is nothing to take lightly. I know it and I …
“Whoever mocks poor people insults their Creator; gloating over misfortune is a punishable crime.” ~King Solomon
Jesus was clear that we will always have poor people with us. We always have. We always will. Jesus challenges …
“Friends, don’t complain about each other.” ~James, brother of Jesus
I complain about others. It isn’t very pretty or becoming. I am ashamed, when I think about it. Many times …
“Life is just a mirror, and what you see out there, you must first see inside of you.” ~~Wally ‘Famous’ Amos
Jesus was clear that what is on the inside of us is the main thing. Jesus challenges me to know …
“Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults— unless, of course, you want the same treatment.” ~Jesus
Oh my goodness. We live in a world where a critical spirit is par for the course 24/7. It is …
"God’s truth judges created things out of love, and Satan’s truth judges them out of envy and hatred." ~~Dietrich Bonhoeffer
God is love. Jesus challenges us to love God and to love everyone else we know or meet. God’s truth …
“Love always looks for the best.” ~Apostle Paul
God is love. God is always looking for the best in us. He doesn’t see our foibles and quirks. God is …
"Count on this: The wicked won’t get off scot-free, and God’s loyal people will triumph." ~~King Solomon
Sometimes it seems like doing the right thing is not being rewarded. Solomon reminds us this isn’t true. God is …
Fred Flintstone Quotes
The Flintstones is an American animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera for ABC. The series takes place in a romanticized Stone Age setting, depicts the lives of the titular characters …
"Las Vegas and New Orleans will have it easy on Judgment Day compared to you." ~Jesus
Tyre and Sidon were well known pagan cities in Jesus time. It might be like saying Las Vegas and New …
“Never dare to judge until you have heard the other side.” –Euripides, 5th century B.C.
“Never dare to judge until you have heard the other side.” –Euripides, 5th century B.C.
Should I be the judge?
This theme seems very clear. There isn’t too much to be added here. 8 very specific references citing Jesus, Peter …
“Judge not, that you be not judged.” ~~Jesus
Jesus can be very straightforward and direct. His suggestion on criticizing is to not do it. Period. End of story. …
"The time is coming when everyone dead and buried will hear his voice." ~~Jesus
Jesus lives. He is resurrected. God is a God of resurrection. We live a resurrected life with Him. That is …
