Romans 2
1 You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. 2 And we know that God, in his justice, will punish anyone who does such things. 3 Since you judge others for doing these things, why do you think you can avoid God’s judgment when you do the same things? 4 Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?
How quickly we turn to judge others, when we ourselves are guilty of the very sins for which we want to judge. Lord, I know that my life is filled with way too many sins, so if I am seeking forgiveness from You with a repentant heart, why would I dare not extend forgiveness to others? That, it seems to me, is a serious sin in and of itself. I know that I am not worthy of Your love and forgiveness, yet You give it to me freely anyway. May I be known for my loving and forgiving heart. May I be wonderfully kind, tolerant and patient just as You are.
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