Don’t Condemn Others - Rhapsody of Realities - Tuesday 24th August 2021 by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

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Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in
heaven (Matthew 5:16).
In your life, don’t be too quick to find fault with others. Don’t give in to the urge to condemn. The Bible says
the Lord Jesus has been “…ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead” (Acts 10:42). He alone is the
true Judge, and He’s rich in mercy. 
There may be some people around you, perhaps, even in your local church that may not be living right;
don’t judge them. Instead, be the light that wins them over. That’s what Jesus said in our theme verse: “Let your
light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
One of the reasons people may not be living right where you are may be that your light isn’t shining brightly
enough. When a Christian condemns other Christians about their way of life, he may think he’s being spiritual when
it’s actually an expression of carnality. Don’t write anyone off because of their errors; Jesus also paid the price for
their mistakes. He took responsibility for all our wrongs. He alone has the right to judge; yet, He doesn’t condemn
us.
The Bible says “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not
after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (Romans 8:1). People who are carnally minded only see the wrong in other
people. Those people may have actually made mistakes, or are making mistakes, but their hearts may be right with
God such that when they realize their error, and are corrected, they’d quickly repent.
A good example is David; he did something that was wrong, but he was truly repentant and sought and
received the Lord’s forgiveness (Read 2 Samuel 12:1-13). But that wasn’t the case with Saul. When Saul was
rebuked for what he did wrong, he defended himself, and God was angry with him (Read 1 Samuel 15).
The local church isn’t for “perfect” people, but for perfecting people. Come as you are, and the Word of
God will wash you clean; the Word will perfect you. The five-fold ministry gifts listed in Ephesians 4:11-12 are for
the perfecting of the saints for the work of the ministry and for the edifying of the body of Christ.
In the Church, we can recognize when people do something that’s wrong; yet, like Jesus, don’t judge them.
That’s why we share the Word of God (Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17). The Word of God has the ability to correct any
man, and help them redirect their steps. So, share the Gospel; don’t condemn others.

Confession

The love of God is shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit by whom I relate with everyone around me
with lovingkindness, compassion and grace. I see the best in people, and by the Spirit, I’m able to impact them with
the grace and glory of Christ; my light shines so brightly and draws men to the righteousness of God expressed in
and through me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study
Matthew 7:1-2 TLB
Ephesians 2:4-5
Luke 6:37

 

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