James 2:12-13
12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, 13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
What is judgement without mercy? It is pure hypocritical evil is what it is! It is petty and filled with hatred or vengeance. It is given out with the soul purpose of punishment. There is no thought given to circumstances. There is no thought of forgiveness and there is no thoughts of helping make corrections. This is not a judgment I ever want to be a part of on either side.
Mercy is compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm. Notice it is in your power to punish or harm, but you choose not to deliver it. This should sound familiar because you are standing in that place. By every right God has the power to punish you for all of your sins. However, He is a merciful God. He loved you so much He sent his son to take that punishment for you. He lovingly found an out for you. If God has chosen to show you mercy, why do you think it is OK to judge someone else?
Lord thank You for showing me mercy. Help me pass this mercy onto others. ~amen
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