Luke 6:37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
So I was walking with Joe last night. We chose a good 4 mile route without many hills that I had found. As we approached one corner we saw an older teen boy on a bicycle. He called out to a pretty young woman in tight jeans who had just passed by him. “How about $10? She replied, “I charge $50.” Yes, I thought what you are thinking I thought. Then she continued, “I charge $50 for braids. What type of braids do you want?” “Down the back” he replied. She continued on down the street and we caught up with her as we walked faster than she was. We passed her and spoke. She engaged us in conversation. “It’s not so hot now.” We talked about the weather. She told us of an incident she had heard about that day. She asked where we lived and told us where she lived. As we got to her house and parted company she turned and told us her name. I told her mine and of course, invited her to church. I’m sorry I jumped to conclusions. We are often quick to judge people based on incomplete information. Every person is a loved creation of God. I’ve found in life that given half a chance, most are much more likeable than we would expect.
God of Heaven, help us to not judge people but to recognize your image in them. We confess we all have imperfections. Thank you for loving us as we are. Help us to do the same with others. We ask in the name of Jesus who came not to judge but to save. Amen.
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