Reflect
As it is written in Matthew 7:1–2: “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you.” How often, though, are we quick to scold others—to judge them harshly? Are we not all sinners?
Pray
God of peace of mind and heart,
Too often I fall into familiar traps:
Judging others though I am no better.
Catch me before I fall into these ugly patterns.
Remind me that your son came
for the redemption of all—not a select few.
His love extended to everyone, to all sinners, like me.
Let me only judge only my own actions,
my own choices, and my own failings,
for they are many.
We are all, each of us, bruised but beautiful
children of a loving God.
Amen.
Act
When you feel tempted to judge other people, do a quick inventory of your sins. Then be quiet long enough to say a prayer of humility.
