‘[…] the disillusionment that comes from God
brings us to the point where we see people as they really are, yet without any
cynicism or any stinging and bitter criticism. […] if we love someone, but do
not love God, we demand total perfection and righteousness from that person,
and when we do not get it we become cruel and vindictive; yet we are demanding
of a human being something which he or she cannot possibly give. There is only
one Being who can completely satisfy to the absolute depth of the hurting human
heart, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ. […] Our Lord trusted no one, and
never placed His faith in people, yet He was never suspicious or bitter. Our
Lord’s confidence in God, and in what God’s grace could do for anyone, was so
perfect that He never despaired, never giving up hope for any person. If our
trust is placed in human beings, we will end up despairing of everyone.’
CHAMBERS
What do you expect from other people? What you
yourself cannot achieve? Very often that is the case. We are demanding of others and
unforgiving. We are like the unforgiving
servant .. who wanted grace and mercy but was unwilling to give it. Jesus said “For with what judgment you judge,
you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to
you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not
consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me
remove the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye?
Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see
clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.” (Matthew 7:2-5) Rather
than condemning the person .. do not sin in your heart against them … it only
does you harm … instead why not pray for them .
We already know that we live in a fallen world ..
why be surprised when people .. even Christians .. sin … let your light shine
before all men … rather than condemn them, in your mind, to hell … point them
to Jesus … to a new life … to redemption … love them like Jesus loves you …
Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)
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