“[11] Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. [12] There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you---who are you to judge your neighbor?" (James 4:11-12)
As I grow older in faith, I realized that this punitive nature or wanting to see something done for the wrongs or shortcomings that others have made. (I wonder if this is the nature of a police officer)
As I read in the Bible, it tells me not to judge anyone because the judgment seat is not mine to sit. Considering it deeper, it seemed to be telling me to know my place. I am a sinner after all.
Indeed, if God have given me judgment instead of love and mercy, I would have already been condemned to eternity.
Therefore, I think it is a good reminder that I ought to show love, grace and tolerance towards the people around.
Amen.
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