907 Logic and Judgment - Matthew 7:1-2

If we're all lost, how arrogant can it be to give directions?   "Judge not, that you not be judged. For with the judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Matthew 7:1-2   First, let's say this isn't about using discernment. We make judgments multiple times a day as to how we will act, or what we say, or what we do. This "judgment" is about telling someone else they're wrong. I would think it even implies not minding your own business. So going out of our way to pick a fight, or to tell someone else what they should be doing seems to me to be included in this definition of "judgment."   Why is this so important? Well, like I said at the beginning, if we're all lost, giving directions is a pretty arrogant thing to do. In just a few verses, Jesus will give us what became the golden rule. But even then, we can't just assume that everyone wants what we want.   In the modern workplace, or school, people are trying to figure out life. But most are not open to criticism. An Andy Andrews book, called The Noticer, one of the characters said, "All unsolicited advice is received as criticism." Our coworkers or fellow students don't want to be criticized. Our job is to live differently so others might ask.   Today, let's live following Jesus, but not like we have all the answers. Let's help others discover Jesus because we live giving our lives away, just like he did. We don't need to manipulate conversations or to argue with others. We live differently because we follow Jesus. That should make us into the trustworthy person others might ask for advice.   Follower of One is an online community where we try to help one another live an integrated, transparent faith in the real world. You can check it out and join for free. Head over to https://community.followerofone.org to learn more.