Mete

5/22/2020

Matthew 7:2 “For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.”

Chambers writes, “This statement is not a haphazard guess, it is an eternal law of God. Whatever judgement you give, it is measured to you again.” This is very sobering indeed, and not something we often think about when in casual conversation with others. Oh, how the world would be a different place if everyone truly understood and considered this eternal law! God judges us as we judge others.

 It is very easy, in our human condition, to speak about someone else’s life decisions or situation to another in the guise of being helpful or worried. If you are not seeking council out of concern from someone trustworthy and discreet, and being judicious yourself, then it can easily turn to gossip, and this should be avoided at all costs. Sometimes our judgement is stated purposefully with righteous indignation, but this is merely a trap of societal thought. We must always be careful with our words, because they can either be a healing salve or a poison to the soul. Judgement is always toxic and taints the work/walk of a disciple of Jesus.

No matter how different someone is from us, or how dissimilar their choices or lifestyle may be  from our own, our job as believers is to show the love of Jesus and share the truth of His saving grace. Judgement is never a part of this. Chambers says, “Life serves back the coin you pay.” Let us lead always with love. Judgement is God’s alone.