EVERYBODY'S GOT SOMETHING
By: Jill Collins
Do not judge by appearance (superficially and arrogantly), but judge fairly and righteously.
John 7:24 AMP
I heard Oprah say, “Everybody’s got something.” This is such a true statement. In this world today, we are so quick to judge someone by how they appear or what they say. There is an outlet for people to give any and all opinions on everything and everyone. In fact, it is encouraged to scorn and reject people just by what you see or read.
Have you ever stepped outside of your own mess, and stopped to ask someone in need if they are okay, or how you might help in their situation? Drug addicts don’t just become drug addicts; they are hiding pain of some sort. The same goes for any addiction.
Jesus said in Luke 6:37, “Do not judge and you will not be judged”—let us not forget that. Seems plain and simple; we should allow a little compassion and sympathy, just as God has given to us. We are to be his hands and feet. Until you have walked in someone else’s shoes, you don’t know what they’ve experienced. If we ask God to open our hearts, we won’t be so quick to judge.
Do not judge by appearance (superficially and arrogantly), but judge fairly and righteously.
John 7:24 AMP
I heard Oprah say, “Everybody’s got something.” This is such a true statement. In this world today, we are so quick to judge someone by how they appear or what they say. There is an outlet for people to give any and all opinions on everything and everyone. In fact, it is encouraged to scorn and reject people just by what you see or read.
Have you ever stepped outside of your own mess, and stopped to ask someone in need if they are okay, or how you might help in their situation? Drug addicts don’t just become drug addicts; they are hiding pain of some sort. The same goes for any addiction.
Jesus said in Luke 6:37, “Do not judge and you will not be judged”—let us not forget that. Seems plain and simple; we should allow a little compassion and sympathy, just as God has given to us. We are to be his hands and feet. Until you have walked in someone else’s shoes, you don’t know what they’ve experienced. If we ask God to open our hearts, we won’t be so quick to judge.