James 2:12-13 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
Thank goodness! This is one of those sections of scripture that always convicts me when I read it. I am really quite awful about comparing myself to others. I forget that sin is sin is sin. It doesn't matter what "level" we think a sin is. To God, sin is sin, period. And as Jesus said, if you think it, you've done it. Ugh! When I remember what I know, I am much better about accepting others and showing mercy for their wrongdoing. How often do I think something and have mercy shown to me? And how fortunate am I that my sin is not always in plain view? It is so easy to compare ourselves to one another and say, "Well at least I don't…fill in the blank." There is no, "at least". Sin is sin in God's eyes. Once we understand that, then our understanding of mercy begins to sink deeper. Thank the Lord that mercy triumphs over judgment. I am not sinless, but I am being molded and shaped daily to be sanctified in Christ. The Spirit is at work and I can see the changes He has made in my life. A little refiner's fire is necessary for us all. Practice mercy and you will be shown mercy. Amen!
Thank goodness! This is one of those sections of scripture that always convicts me when I read it. I am really quite awful about comparing myself to others. I forget that sin is sin is sin. It doesn't matter what "level" we think a sin is. To God, sin is sin, period. And as Jesus said, if you think it, you've done it. Ugh! When I remember what I know, I am much better about accepting others and showing mercy for their wrongdoing. How often do I think something and have mercy shown to me? And how fortunate am I that my sin is not always in plain view? It is so easy to compare ourselves to one another and say, "Well at least I don't…fill in the blank." There is no, "at least". Sin is sin in God's eyes. Once we understand that, then our understanding of mercy begins to sink deeper. Thank the Lord that mercy triumphs over judgment. I am not sinless, but I am being molded and shaped daily to be sanctified in Christ. The Spirit is at work and I can see the changes He has made in my life. A little refiner's fire is necessary for us all. Practice mercy and you will be shown mercy. Amen!
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