Today’s scripture: 1 Timothy 5:21-22
As much as we’d like to say we’re impartial, reality can be far different. Most
of us just naturally gravitate to people with whom we have more in common. And
we can tend to be biased against those who are different than we are.
We can especially be biased against those who practice sin, whether or not they
are believers. We point fingers. We gossip behind backs. We self-righteously
look at those pesky specks (see yesterday’s devotional).
When we do, we’re sinning just as much as they are. And although I believe sin
is sin in God’s eyes, in some ways, we’re worse than they are. Because we know
we’re sinning.
In today’s culture, so many aren’t being taught truth, even within churches.
Congregations listen to sermons about how God wants them to be prosperous. They
hear how God loves them and wants them to be happy, so they can do pretty much
whatever they want—as long as it’s not illegal and it doesn’t hurt anyone.
No one is encouraged to delve into the truth of the Bible … which itself is
open to “interpretation.” They’re told it’s okay to take what makes sense to
them from God’s word and leave the rest behind.
Rather than judge others, wouldn’t it be better to love them and pray for them?
Wouldn’t we be examples of Jesus Christ if we went to where they are and served
them and shared truth from God’s word?
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