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DAILY DEVOTION
Judging Others
Who would you rather be around? Someone who judges you harshly, or someone who, aware of their own flaws and the forgiveness they’ve received, extends mercy and acceptance to others?
Jesus addressed this in Matthew 7:1-5 (NLT):
"Stop judging others, and you will not be judged. For others will treat you as you treat them. Whatever measure you use in judging others, it will be used to measure how you are judged. And why worry about a speck in your friend's eye when you have a log in your own? How can you think of saying, ‘Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,’ when you can’t see past the log in your own eye? Hypocrite! First get rid of the log from your own eye; then perhaps you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend's eye.”
Removing the log in our own eye means recognizing our own flaws and remembering that we’re all in need of God’s grace. Rather than judging, let’s focus on the robe of righteousness that covers us—and others who believe. Share the mercy and love of God with those around you. Be transparent about your flaws, and let them see the transformative power of His grace working in you.
Today, choose to be a light. Let others experience God’s love and mercy through you. Yes, you may already be a Christian, but adopting this heart attitude will help you reflect Christ even more and make you a better person. Be merciful, be gracious, and let His love shine through you!
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