all the same

Colossians 2: 16-17

 

¹⁶Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. ¹⁷These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

 

 

Many Churches, and more to the point, many church members have done a great job at excluding people, not because of Christ’s teachings, but because of the traditions of Men. Reality is found in Christ, not in other men! We judge many things in life using our own life as a measuring stick. Do not let that worldly view spill over into your spiritual life. There is but one truth, and that is Christ. He has laid out the truth for all to see, yet many will try to “tweak” it for their own ends. Know that you are a child of God, you are not bound by earthly judgment. Do not let others look down on you because of trivial matters that have nothing to do with your relationship with Christ. In the end it is that relationship that will decide your fate. Do not judge others for actions that the Lord does not judge. When you do, you will have to answer for that judgment. Who are we sinners to hold judgment out to others, are we all not sinners? There is room for improvement in all of our lives. The sinner, and the saint, all start at the same place; no matter your current position, do not forget that our goal is compassion, and love. Not exclusion, and hate. Let your heart be filled with Love, when you live your life with love as the goal, you will find the peace, and joy, that comes when you walk with the Lord.

 

Peace,

Brian