Saturday, April 29, 2017

I have been hearing more and more lately from people about reasons they don't go to church. These are people that, surprisingly, have some very strong convictions. The biggest reason they don't attend church? They find the people too judgemental. 
But wait! Christians love everyone with the love of Christ! We don't judge! The unfortunate truth is that many church members do judge. They judge how you dress (skirt too short, top too low cut, looks shabby, looks like you should be out on the town, how can a woman wear pants), they judge how you act, they judge what you listen to, they judge who your friends are, they judge the work you do, they judge your home (is it big enough, is it clean enough, is it decorated properly). Friends, the Bible tells us Christ is the only judge. Only the most Holy God on High knows our hearts. Only the loving Lord and Savior can know our relationship with Him. And He uses all of us as believers to reach others. And He calls all of us differently. And no one - let me repeat - NO ONE MAN can tell you that you are or are not walking with the Lord. 
We are not called to judge another Christian's walk. We are not called to decide how a Christian should live. We are here to show the love of Christ through our actions and our words. Love your neighbor and help those who need help. Show people you care about them and they will see the love of Christ.

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