What do you see when you look into the mirror? I am not just thinking about your personal appearance. What kind of person do you see? Do you see a confident and positive person? Or rather, do you see someone who is negative and discouraged? At one time or another we will see both types of people when we look into the mirror. But one habit, that of constantly judging others, will affect our attitude and the way we see ourselves.
Luke 6:37-38 says, “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you.” We need to go easy on other people, forgiving them rather than complaining about them. After all Jesus has forgiven us in His act of great mercy on the cross. When we refuse to judge and condemn others, we are less likely to judge and condemn ourselves. When we forgive others, we are more likely to forgive ourselves and see the positive person in the mirror. Let’s work on forgiving others as Christ has forgiven us. The world and our relationships will benefit.
Reluctant Retiree 