Proverbs of the New Testament -Judgment and Mercy

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James 2:10-13

For whosoever keeps the Law as a whole but stumbles and offends in one area has become guilty of breaking all of it.

For He Who said, You shall not commit adultery, also said, You shall not kill. If you do not commit adultery but do kill, you have become guilty of transgressing the whole Law.

So speak and act as people should who are to be judged under the law of liberty, the moral instruction given by Christ, especially about love.

For to him who has shown no mercy the judgment will be merciless, but mercy exults victoriously over judgment.

We must always keep in mind that we are all saved by Grace. We cannot assume that because one of us may be sinning in an area that seems to be a more “severe” sin than our own sin that we are better than our brother or sister in Christ.

James makes it very clear here with the comparison of adultery and killing someone. James is pointing out that sin is sin. Just because you may not commit one type of sin does not mean that you won’t commit another type of sin. Sin is sin.

When we show no mercy and judge others, we are forcing God to judge us with no mercy. We must never assume that we are better or know more than another. They may be struggling in areas that we do not struggle in, but we have our own sin struggles.

We all struggle with something. For example; smoking, swearing, over eating, lying, stealing, etc. Oh, yes, Christians struggle in these areas. Who are you or I to judge though? It is no different to steal diapers from a Walmart than it is to lie to your sister in Christ when you want to avoid having to spend time with her because she “annoys” your flesh.

However, if we choose not to judge, and show mercy, pray for that person, and try to help that person, then we are operating in the realm of mercy and we have no worries. We have removed any judgment from us. We will also be judged with mercy.

This goes for self too. Don’t be so hard on yourself when you mess up. Take it to God, pick yourself up, and try again. The wonderful thing about God is that He is faithful to forgive when we repent. He loves you. He forgives you. Put yourself in His Loving Hands and He will help you through your struggles.

Let’s Pray,

Daddy God, forgive me for times when I have been judgmental and looked down on another. Forgive me for taking on the a job that is not mine. You are the Judge. I am not. I release all judgment and now, by faith will operate in the realm of Mercy. The same Mercy that You show me every day of my life. Thank You, Daddy. I love You. In Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.

In His Love and Service,

Lara ;)