Luke 6:37-38 NIV
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Jesus told the people to love another and to build relationship. All it takes is the renewal of our mindset and always thinking on the benefit of others. Jesus said: do not judge, do not condemn, to forgive and to give. There are unlimited blessings to us when we live these out in our life.
In our life now in this world, to live out the truth of God needs determination and intentionality. We can act and sail through the current of the corrupted value system. It is easily found that people judge, people condemn, fighting and retaliation. Most people see these as the show of power. In fact, all these show the emptiness of their emotion, soul and spirit, they have distorted self-worth and self-identity, they are living in hostile and unrest conditions. How can people enjoy their life if they are in these states. On contrary, people realign their vision to focus farther and wider, they realize that they are human beings with limitations, weaknesses as well. Then, they can understand other people better too. They will be more considerate and give more allowance to get along with others. It would be easier to forgive and more willing to help others. The influence is mutual through caring and exchange. Positive interpersonal relationship is built. May our life demonstrate God’s love. Let’s experience the abundant grace from God.