We’ve driven a few hundred miles over the last couple of days. It amazes me what people believe are acceptable actions they can take when driving a motor vehicle. I confess that when someone else’s driving endangers the lives of my family members, I can get pretty upset. At times, I am tempted to let the offender know what I think of their driving. Fortunately, I don’t, but that doesn’t mean that my attitude is good in these situations.
Romans 2:3-4 says, “Do you suppose, O man-you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself-that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?” When we are tempted to criticize and judge others, we should first remember God’s kindness and patience with us. We have offended Him more often and far greater than we have been offended by other people. God’s forbearance means that He exercises patient self-control, restraint, and tolerance withus. We should humbly do the same thing with other people.
Reluctant Retiree 