Show Mercy
James the half brother of Jesus said,
“Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment!” James 2:12,13.
Here is a caution from James. “Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom...”
As Christians we must be careful how we speak and act. Our words and deeds can introduce Christ to a persons or turn them away. The writer of Proverbs states,
We as followers of Christ have no right to judge someone else, especially when it come to where they will spend eternity.
We must show the love of Christ to all we come in contact with. For in doing so we show God’s mercy to them.
We must remember the words of Jesus who said,
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:16,17.
Furthermore, James reminds us, “...judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.”
Jesus tells us,
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Matthew 7:1,2.
Please think about it
James the half brother of Jesus said,
“Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment!” James 2:12,13.
Here is a caution from James. “Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom...”
As Christians we must be careful how we speak and act. Our words and deeds can introduce Christ to a persons or turn them away. The writer of Proverbs states,
“Reckless words pierce like a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
Proverbs 12:18.
I think especially today in our high tech world, where our words can be transmitted around the world in an instant and never be retracted we must be careful.We as followers of Christ have no right to judge someone else, especially when it come to where they will spend eternity.
We must show the love of Christ to all we come in contact with. For in doing so we show God’s mercy to them.
We must remember the words of Jesus who said,
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:16,17.
Furthermore, James reminds us, “...judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.”
Jesus tells us,
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Matthew 7:1,2.
Please think about it
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