Well Ladies we are half way through the book! I'm excited about what else there is to learn.
So let's continue on with Chapter 13: "A Judgemental, Critical and Suspicious Mind". This should be good!
Be Blessed!
L.Faith
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WOW! What can any of us say? I think we all judge in one way or another. I was talking bad about someone, (even though it was the truth) and my sister was kind enough to point that out to me. What was I doing that for? Recognition for myself? Am I so much better than that person? Who am I to judge or critize anyone. I am so thankful to God (and my sis) for bringing that to my attention. Since then, I have really tried (and I keep trying) to uplift people, either to them or if a subject comes up about someone, I do the same to them. Just keep uplifting each other and how much better this world could be. I know that in the Bible, we are to have a righteous sort of judgement towards others, but ONLY to Glorify God. If someone is trying to get you to sin in some way, or do any kind of evil, (like talk about someone behind their back), we need to judge whether we should be with them or not. We need to know if they are christians, or if the subject would edify the Lord. This chapter has been like a confirmation to me. I so appreciate this time of study.
Love in Christ,
Roxanne
This is something I need reminded of from time to time. Fortunately, my husband is determined not to judge others, too, so we "remind" each other. One of the statements impacted me: "When we pass judgment on another, we are, in a certain sense, setting outselves up as God in his life." I think that truth will help me keep from judging others. I'm a great believer in sowing and reaping and I surely do not want to reap judgement on myself. This chapter is very sobering. God forgives sin but there are often consequences which we have set up ourselves. Following Jesus is serious business. There are wonderful benefits to being in His Kingdom but He also wants us to adopt His values. Let's keep praying for each other as we continue on this journey. Grandma Linda
This is a tough one. As a woman and a mom I can't help (well I guess I can) but I usually compare myself to others. Thinking "my kids behave better" or "How they look like slobs" and things like that. I have to remind myself that we are all God's children...period! I will catch myself and then pray for that person and ask God for forgiveness.
I was watching a tv show the other night. It was about this family from India. A very sweet family who has been tormented since 9/11 because the men wear a turban. 2 family members had been fatally shot on different occasions and the kids suffer from the mean words of other kids at school. They came to America to better provide for their family. Then America turned on them. All because of the way they look. They are not Islamic. It really made me think about my thoughts when I see a person who looks Islamic. There were a few of them on one of my last flights and I was a little nervous. I watched their every move. But then I thought how uncomfortable they must feel. They know everyone is watching them and judging them.
This is an area I need to always work on. I am no better then anyone else. I can pray for someone if I feel they are not doing the right things but I need to remember that I need prayer too because I don't always do the right things.
It's easy for me to point it out to other people when they saying something judgemental. But I don't recognize it in myself as much.
We always need to be aware of our thoughts and our words. Especially with our kids listening!
-L.Faith
Sorry ladies...I've been out of town with my husband, Dale...celebrating our 3rd anniversary! I'll try to catch up now that we are back home...
Blessings...
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