Proverbs 18:12-13 Haughtiness comes before disaster but humility before honor. He who answers a matter before he hears the facts, it is folly and shame to him.
Formerly religious, I often haughtily judged others and made assumptions aloud. I judged many matters and often to the emphatic “Amens” from many. All while knowing full well my own secret sin/battles and imperfections.
As a member of the visible Church I have repented for being so harsh in my judgments.
Pilate told the Jews to judge Jesus by THEIR law.
The law came by Moses but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
My eyes, not yet fully open, but more open see the ridiculousness in my personal judgments.
I don’t see how so many conspiracy posts, true or false, edify the children of God. I don’t see how all of the vitriol show love to those who are hurting.
I spent years condemning my own self without knowing I was because I judged others. I was being judged with the same measure I judged others.
I desire to fall into the hands and judgements of the God that has been revealed to me. I desire to be judged by His perfect law of love and liberty.
The Jews used the law of Moses to condemn a perfect man who had done nothing wrong. How much more will the law of Moses be used to judge and condemn an imperfect man like me? I am guilty. Therefore, my only hope is in accepting grace and showing grace. It seems we’d bring more people together if we ceased condemning people, their choices, and their lifestyles that aren’t hurting us.
Deal with those that rob, murder, steal, or assault. For myself, beyond that, I feel I am best off to live quietly and peaceably showing as much love to all as I am able to show. I don’t want to be apart of division and I don’t want to hurt or offend people that I disagree with any longer.
It seems that the love of many are waxing colder and colder. I’ve been apart of the problem and want to minimize my part in it. I love talking about Jesus but am trying to avoid politics and religious law type talk.
I love you Jesus and because of you I love the brethren and the sisters. I also love the little Renzos! Thank you for your teaching and guidance.
My testimony Friday, June 10, 2022