So every single one of you who judge others is without any excuse. You condemn yourself when you judge another person because the one who is judging is doing the same things. We know that God’s judgment agrees with the truth, and his judgment is against those who do these kinds of things. If you judge those who do these kinds of things while you do the same things yourself, think about this: Do you believe that you will escape God’s judgment? Or do you have contempt for the riches of God’s generosity, tolerance, and patience? Don’t you realize that God’s kindness is supposed to lead you to change your heart and life? You are storing up wrath for yourself because of your stubbornness and your heart that refuses to change. God’s just judgment will be revealed on the day of wrath. God will repay everyone based on their works. On the one hand, he will give eternal life to those who look for glory, honor, and immortality based on their patient good work. But on the other hand, there will be wrath and anger for those who obey wickedness instead of the truth because they are acting out of selfishness and disobedience. There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. But there will be glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does what is good, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. God does not have favorites. (Romans 2:1-11, CEB)
God does not have favorites.
When we judge others we are doing what we judge others of. When we do not love as God loves us then we will be held accountable by God.
I saw a post today from a pastor friend of mine on a conversation they had with a parishioner and the topic was radical inclusivity and the parishioner asked what if you are wrong? Theology is not an easy subject and it is constantly changing. My friend’s response was that they could be wrong, but when it comes down to it, if I can choose between being judgemental or loving, I am going to choose love.
If I am judged for anything, I want it to be that he is too loving.
Loving People. Loving God.
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