Recently, i believe God is doing a new work among His people. Its is such a great thing that i want to be a part of. It is the work of God uniting the many denominations of Christianity into ONE BODY OF CHRIST. It is so great that satan desires to fail it.
And this is one tool that he uses to divide the holy Catholic church.... judging
St Paul says in his epistle to the Romans:
"Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things."
Its true, we are all sinners who fall short of God's glory and we cannot judge. We are in NO PLACE to judge becos we are imperfect.
Sometimes, it pains me to see pastors and members among my brethren to judge and evaluate other people and ministries. And sometimes, I TOO DO THE SAME.
Truthfully, it is very tempting to judge and evaluate something academically like what our schools and learning places teach us to do.
But if we do so, that is not how we as a church will be growing. We will be hurting others and ourselves in the end. We will sin against God and be puffed up like a over-sized souffle.
Its very hurting and painful towards someone if we judge and evaluate someone's work. It so does not build them up. In turn, it tears them down and then hurts them on the inside. It makes them turn cold towards us.
No wonder our LORD Jesus told us:
"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. "
and
“Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you."
Let us instead in GENUINE LOVE build up and help one another.
Lets ask our dear Abba to grant us strength to love one another that we may be able to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace which the Holy Spirit desires so much.
And let us not grieve the Holy Spirit of God too =)
God bless you all in Christ Jesus richly!
if you all need anything in prayer do leave a comment =)
Sunday, 30 August 2009
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agreed. judging is the very important thing that is hindering the church from important ministry. It's part and parcel of accepting people, let alone winning souls into Christ's Kingdom, if you remember what i showed you the other day...
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