I'm basing this blog off of Fragile Loads on ODB. I think this is such a great reminder for us all to try to be as kind to people as possible. I know I have problems with this - I always assume I know everything about a person's situation and make judgments based on what I think I know. This also reminds me of the thoughts I've been having about people judging others. Even if you believe someone is sinning, I think you should still love them as Jesus would have. He loved sinners, talked with them, ate with them, etc. He himself says not to judge as we are not worthy. This is my policy now: love all and let Jesus do the judging.
This judging and assuming has gotten me in a lot of trouble in my past relationships with people I don't even talk to anymore. Even though the friendships are missed, I think it was a good wake-up call to how far I was from God and His word. Even though I'm still not over the conflicts we had in the past couple of years, I know that God is calling me towards Him. I know He wants to humble me. And after reaching what I consider pit bottom, He is restoring me. Since coming to EVC, I've been able to experience so much more of God. Pastor Tim today said that once people get to know God, then they start to love Him and to trust in Him more. I think I'm definitely on that path right now.
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