Let God Do the Judging

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” – Matthew 7:1,2 Today, I want to encourage you to put down the gavel — stop judging people. Now, if God has placed you in a position of authority where judgment is required, then judge with grace, with love and kindness, and be gentle. But for the rest of us, in everyday life, let God do the judging. Here’s why: when we judge others, it becomes nearly impossible to be the bold, free-spirited person God has called us to be. The more we judge, the more we cage ourselves. The more critical we are of others, the more critical we become of ourselves. The harder we are on others, the harder we’ll be on ourselves.  Do you