Judgement Day? Not so fast, guys...

I have been thinking about how I judge other lately, from an objective point of view. Everytime I hear myself thinking something judgmental of another person, I make a mental note and remind myself that it is not my job to judge anyone at all and that I should take a fine look at myself before I start any finger pointing.

This may sound anti-intuitive, but surrounding myself by my religion has been the thing that has encouraged me to do this. I know Christians aren't known by Atheists and the likes as being graceful folks. Least of which, humble. Regardless of what the bible says, I do see a lot of people in the media claiming to be Christian but flinging awful words around at other, non-deserving people (I feel every person falls into the category of "non-deserving). And I can't help but feel I am being judged a lot of other Christians. That in itself is probably just my own personal insecurity, assuming that I am really not being judged. Are you tired of reading the word "judge" yet?

Today I thought some unpleasant thoughts about another driver on the road and stopped myself by saying "that's not really fair to them..." and distracted myself.

I see the rich judging the poor: You need to get off your lazy bum and get a job.

I see the poor judge the rich: You think you're better than me because you have money.\

I see the conservatives judge the liberals: You can't tell people what to do. They can make their own decisions, and face the consequences, good or bad.

I see the liberals judge the conservatives: People need to help each other, whether they like it or not.

I see the thin judging the fat: You're disgusting. You have no self control and all you want to do is eat.

I see the fat judging the thin: You puke after you eat. You're shallow and materialistic.

I could go on but there are too many to type, as you can imagine. Now, I don't expect everyone to care about what the bible says, but I can't help but feel a burden lifted from my shoulders when I make the choice to love everyone equally and not to judge them. Especially when I can't ask questions. Until I am 100 percent perfect, which I will never, ever be - I should keep my fat mouth shut; or my unjust brain quiet :-)

Matthew 7: 1-5

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. ² For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

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.

Romans 2 1-4:

"You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. ² Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. ³ So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? ⁴ Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?"

That is all.