I see a rush to judgement that seemingly pervades all of life in our society. We rush to judge what people say as it offends our sensitivities. We rush to judge actions as they do not match our self-determined morality. We rush to judge intentions, although we cannot fairly or accurately know or evaluate the motivations of other people. Social media advocates cutting others out of our lives after they offend us in some way. Where is the room for us to give second chances to people, like we desire that people give to us? In
Matthew 6:12 Jesus taught the disciples to pray, “and forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us.” We are never more like Jesus than when we give someone another chance. Consider that Jesus died a cruel death on the cross to provide forgiveness for our sins.
Reluctant Retiree 