God has a way of humbling us and giving us different perspectives. As humans we so easily form opinions about others, instead of seeing them as God does; His children. If they think different than we do, live different, have a different political side or religion. Whatever it may be, we so easily judge them. Although God has said that He is the judge and we are to love. That does not mean we have to agree or support something that goes against our faith and our values. However, we are to love them and let God be their judge. God sent His Son Jesus to die for us all; for we are all sinners. Friend, we can stand for our beliefs and still do it lovingly. For God loves us all. I am guilty of forming my opinions and being a little pretentious. Although God has a way of humbling me. For He has put me in situations where I got to know people and liked them as a person, despite not agreeing on everything. He has shown me a different perspective. That these people may not be following God as they should, but they are still God’s children. There was a time where I should have followed God better and God loved me still. He didn’t give up on me. He seen my heart, despite my actions. Over time, I found my way back to God to have a deeper and closer relationship with Him. I can’t help but think that is how we should see people. Through the eyes of love. Instead of casting judgement, we should pray. Instead of acting like we are better, set an example of God’s goodness through us. For His love has a way of bringing out all the wonderful parts of ourselves and others.

Erin Fitts-Brower

Matthew 7:2 NIV

For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Romans 5:8 NIV

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 3:10 NIV

 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one;

John 13:34 NIV

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

1 John 4:8 NIV

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.