Scripture: James 4: 10-12

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Scripture Commentary:

Can we look in the mirror at ourselves, humbled, and ask God to forgive us for our sins? Can we be honest with ourselves and still judge others? If we ask God to forgive us, we are asking the Almighty to judge us. God is the only judge. He is the one who will make the final judgement.

When we go around judging others we are saying, “God, I have the right to play you, to play god.” There is only one God, the God who made us. He is our judge. Only because of his grace and his mercy are we here.

Examine your attitude and actions toward others. Humble yourself and you will recognize that you are here – we are all here – because God loves us. Humble yourself so God can work through you, guide you, and empower to do His work.

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