Perspective

For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. If we live, we live for The Lord; and if we die we die for The Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to The Lord. Christ died and came to life for this: that He might rule over both the dead and the living. But you, why do you criticize your brother? Or you, why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before the tribunal of God. Romans 14:7-10

It is so easy yo ex offended or criticize another because they are, in our opinion, immature, silly, naive, or foolish. I don't think I have taken out the patent on clever, smart or suave. The truth is, just when I think I am clever, I am foolish because I have accept the lie: 'you are gods just like He is.' Sound familiar?

This liar and cheat has been around from the dawn of time. He still preys on the unsuspecting and guilible.

There is one judge, and that is not me. I will, along with everyone else, have to stand before this judge at the end of time.

So, what is the answer? Humility. Do not think more highly of yourself than you ought. If you get this right then you won't judge others.

Why do we judge? Because others get up our noses and annoy us, we become angry and frustrated and lash out. When we are annoyed it is a good time to go to The Lord and ask for mercy, we need it, otherwise we will step onto the mountain and be consumed by His glory. As judgement belongs to The Lord, to enter into His domain and offer 'strange fire' or do our own thing with that which is His is a bad move!