Judgement is similar to gossip

Judgement is similar to gossip – We assume negative things about people based on a single action. The Bible says: “There is only one lawgiver and he is the only judge and has the power to save or to destroy. Who are you to give a verdict on your neighbour?” It is easy to assume the parent of the screaming child doesn’t know how to raise a well-behaved, respectful child but what we don’t see is the mental illness in the child or the hours of behavioral training that goes on behind the scenes. Just as Pope Francis famously said, “Who am I to judge?” Are we so perfect we can judge others? Judging one another does nothing but tear relationships apart and gives the person judging a sense of superiority, much like pride, selfishness, hatred, lust, and gossip. Be better people, not simply because you want to be well-liked or because you feel a sense of duty, but because the Lord has called us to love. In fact, 1 Corinthians outlines exactly what love is. If you want to be more like Christ, learn to love.