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Enjoy Life, Enjoy God


Dale Patterson

JUDGE

October 19, 2009

"You're so judgmental!" We live in a world that speaks against judgmentalism, yet I think we're still a pretty judgmental bunch.

You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat your brother or sister with contempt?
Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.
Romans 14:10,13 TNIV

 Based on the car a person drives, the clothing they wear, the people they hang with, their hair style, their alma mater, the nation they were born in...we're 24/7 judges. Paul says, "Stop it!" The foundation for his instructions on how to live in the real world is based upon his teaching in the opening chapters of Romans. Because of Christ, in other words, live accordingly, and he gives us examples.

It's not food or drink that's important. It's not worship style or nationality that's important. In Christ, our judgments are secondary at best. Jesus Christ, now there's nothing secondary about that. That's ground zero, the foundation. Focus on Christ. Christ accepted you and me, though, we pretty much had it all wrong. Paul says, "Now go and do likewise."

Enjoy Life, Enjoy God

Joyfully,

Dale Patterson