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A gentle reminder SisterSaysSo When Jesus said, "Do not judge, and you will not be judged," was He implying that we should regard everyone's viewpoint equally? Based on Jesus' own actions, we can be sure He didn't mean we should ignore and tolerate evil. Jesus wasn't passively tolerant toward people who were doing evil things and promoting evil values. He often made judgments regarding their actions and confronted them ( Matthew 21:13; 23:13-36 ; John 6  0-71; 8:39-47 ).Jesus taught in the tradition of the Old Testament prophets who consistently confronted evil -- even at the risk of their lives ( 2 Samuel 12:1-12 ; 1 Kings 18:18 ). Like the prophets, Jesus illustrated that love is sometimes expressed through confrontation. If we love our neighbors as ourselves, we must at times be as willing to compassionately confront evil and self-destructiveness in their character as we are in our own. A father who gives his anything they want spoils them. Likewise, our heavenly Father would ruin us if He set no limits for us and indulged our every whim. Love for our neighbor involves the same principle. There are occasions when God requires us to confront serious error and sin. When we confront sin in the right spirit, we are acting in love, not judging in the sense of Jesus' words in this verse. When motivated by love, we won't be self-righteous and feel that we are better in the eyes of God. SisterSaysSo BeastMster, sit up strait and listen! This is important! A loving heart is humble, knowing that before a holy God all people are equal ( Romans 3:9,23 ; Galatians 3:22 ; 1 John 1:8 ). Judging, as Jesus condemned it in these verses, is unforgiving condemnation -- a hypercritical, self-righteous, vindictive spirit that continually seeks to uncover the faults of others while overlooking one's own sins.2 Jesus' warning against this kind of judging emphasizes that any measure we use to judge other people will be used against us. He said, "For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you" ( Luke 6:38 ). Jesus teachings elsewhere ( Matthew 6:14-15; 18:23-35 ) made it clear that self-righteous, unforgiving people will not be forgiven by God. Their rigid, unforgiving hearts demonstrate that they aren't the of God ( 1 John 3:14-15 ). Their refusal to forgive others demonstrates that they have never experienced the purifying power of the Holy Spirit in their own life. SisterSaysSo Did you hear that? YOU WILL NOT BE FORGIVEN! YOU WILL GO TO HELL! WISE UP! Personal experience illustrates the truth of Jesus' words. When we judge other people self-righteously and vindictively, they will respond to us in the same way. In contrast, if we are patient and compassionate, the people in our lives tend to overlook our minor failures and flaws. More subtle, but no less damaging, is the internal effect of an unforgiving, judgmental spirit. Since we naturally project our own attitude upon others, judgmental people usually assume that other people are as vindictive and judgmental as they. This puts them under the crushing pressure of living up to their own harsh, unforgiving expectations. Jesus' words don't require us to be passive in the face of evil. They require us to confront it in the spirit of compassion, humility, and love. SisterSaysSo So remember, of you don't follow the example Jesus set for us........ YOUR ALL GOING TO HELL !!!!!! 
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thankyou for the GENTLE reminder...really needed that
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6/13/2006 10:59 pm |
Sister, Holy Cannolli.. first kindness and now gentleness.. If you ask me its hard to do though (which may be why its not so popular ! but if you like a challenge... !?).. It takes a bit of practice and doesnt allways work as you expect it in the short term either, and it takes quite a bit of skill to do it and hold your place so to speak.. Anyway.. just my experience of it. Love Cath
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6/14/2006 5:03 am |
Thank you sister for this gentle reminder. Be blessed as you are a blessing.  Elizabeth
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6/14/2006 5:20 am |
I think you said it perfectly! Beastmster, are you listening?
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6/14/2006 9:31 pm |
thankyou for the GENTLE reminder...really needed that
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6/14/2006 9:35 pm |
Thank you so much Tommy. Yes, things have been very hectic at the orphanage and that doesn't leave me much leisure time. But it's a labor of love you know, and I wouldn't have it any other way. God bless you my son.
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6/14/2006 9:36 pm |
Oh my dear! What a clever play on words! Thank you for stopping by young lady. God bless you.
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6/14/2006 9:42 pm |
Sister, Holy Cannolli.. first kindness and now gentleness.. If you ask me its hard to do though (which may be why its not so popular ! but if you like a challenge... !?).. It takes a bit of practice and doesnt allways work as you expect it in the short term either, and it takes quite a bit of skill to do it and hold your place so to speak.. Anyway.. just my experience of it. Love Cath
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6/14/2006 9:44 pm |
Thank you sister for this gentle reminder. Be blessed as you are a blessing.
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6/14/2006 9:47 pm |
I think you said it perfectly! Beastmster, are you listening?
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6/14/2006 9:50 pm |
BeastMster? You might want to talk to Dennis and he can fill you in. Jean can give you his phone number. Nice young, but a wild hothead like that vile one ProdicalSon. Be blessed young man.
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6/14/2006 9:52 pm |
Rodney, I think you are wrong in your assumption here. Be blessed my child.
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6/15/2006 3:40 pm |
+ wiggles eyebrows at sistersaysso +
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6/15/2006 7:13 pm |
+ wiggles eyebrows at sistersaysso +
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6/16/2006 12:07 pm |
Women and men of cloth should not conduct themselves in this manner.
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6/17/2006 7:41 pm |
I wonder than How should men and woman of the cloth conduct themselves? goo
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6/20/2006 1:20 am |
Women and men of cloth should not conduct themselves in this manner.
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6/20/2006 1:21 am |
Don't encourage him dear.
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6/20/2006 1:22 am |
I wonder than How should men and woman of the cloth conduct themselves? goo 
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6/20/2006 1:23 am |
I won't sat dear! He does make me quiver though!
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Hello SisterSaysSo I have a question maybe you can answer- Someone offends me- I go to them tell them thier fault- they do not listen & a couple years latter do the same thing over again this time I again confront them & others confront them as witnesses,again it goes in one ear & out the other they do it a third time & we go public they still don't get it & are very self rightous & continue on thier destructive course the word says treat them like a Publican & heathen does that mean to seperate yourself from them & do all in your power to stop thier continued destruction of some thing valuable to others or just let them do as they please & forgive them anyway & allow God to bring His Judgement upon them? Thank you for your time & consideration sincerly, Jim
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6/24/2006 5:48 am |
Hello SisterSaysSo I have a question maybe you can answer- Someone offends me- I go to them tell them thier fault- they do not listen & a couple years latter do the same thing over again this time I again confront them & others confront them as witnesses,again it goes in one ear & out the other they do it a third time & we go public they still don't get it & are very self rightous & continue on thier destructive course the word says treat them like a Publican & heathen does that mean to seperate yourself from them & do all in your power to stop thier continued destruction of some thing valuable to others or just let them do as they please & forgive them anyway & allow God to bring His Judgement upon them? Thank you for your time & consideration sincerly, Jim This is easier said than done when it comes to someone who is dear to you though. I would suggest to follow what is in your heart. If you feel compelled not to give up on this person then by all means keep trying. However, do not let yourself be burdened with guilt if you are not successful. I know this isn't much help to you and my heart grieves along with your's. You are a wonderful man to care for someone so deeply. Be blessed my child.
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Thank You Sister , I had to do as you said 10 years ago & now I must do the same to a Group of people where I am at the museum I am leaving That would not know or care what the words Restoration & Preservation ment if it came up & bit them. God Bless You, Jim
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6/25/2006 1:26 am |
Thank you for the reminders, Sister. Mom4Jesus
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6/25/2006 11:25 pm |
Thank you for the reminders, Sister. Mom4Jesus
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