Wednesday, September 25, 2013

No Judgement here

Last night I happen to attend a good old revival event at my church. It was one of those long drawn out gospel slamming moments. At some point I sort lost thought at exactly what was being said and for what reason, then an eye opening clarification occurred.
Somewhere within the droning of the words that was meant to inspire me a reminder popped up about judging others. This is something that I often think about, but do I really follow what is written in the bible about judging others?
While in thought of this dilemma I remembered what the Pope has recently said about homosexuality. That he could stand in judgement of those persons who engaged in such a lifestyle. At first I wonder how the catholic church could take such a position?
Suddenly, last night a clearer understanding of what the Pope meant came to me. As God has revealed to all of us, even if I think that a person is acting or behaving outside of the laws of God, I can not judge whether or not anyone's soul is condemn to hell. That judgement is God's and God's alone. Since I believe that my almighty Lord will judge me, then I also must accept and act with the understanding that judgement is his and not mine.
The art of loving is our greatest task whether or not we are in total agreement with every choice that an individual makes. God forgives us all and as his children we must learn to love and forgive all things.
As I left my church last night I felt a weight had been removed from my heart. The act of judgement is not mine, but the act of loving is. Perhaps now I can set about the task of loving all of God's children as he has loved me.
No judgement here, thank God.

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