Day 8 - Your Judgement

Day 8
Genesis 18-19, John 7

 We see a definite pattern of judgement pan out as we read through today's passages. God's judgement, our judgement, "religious" peoples' judgement..
In the world of Sodom and Gomorrah, there is evil indeed, as we read about the conversation between Abraham and God. Abraham asking God to spare the land for 10 righteous people shows us that it was a corrupt land, as it was destroyed. However, God showed good judgement towards Lot and his family and sent angels to rescue them.
There is reward in doing what is right and following in God's footsteps, but to stand strong is a hard thing indeed. Lot fails to be a light to this community he is abiding in, and starts to blend in with the rest. When have you ever resorted to "blending in" to avoid conflict or embarrassment? Have you ever just gone with the crowd so you could get by easier? I know I have.
Poor judgement continues for Lot's family as his wife looks back, as the angels warned against, and later his daughters decide to "carry on the family" using their father.

In John, we continue to read about the comments made about Jesus. His own brothers are concerned about His fame, over what His message is. Jesus faces accusation from the people at the temple as they call Him possessed and false. Others who do agree with Jesus' words say nothing out of fear of the Jewish leaders. Jesus flat out tells the leaders to look beneath the surface of the law of Moses so they discern correctly what is right.
The talk continues to happen among the people of the city. They are divided and many don't believe.
The most important thing to remember is to stay in the scriptures and know what is right! We live in a world that blurs lines and twists words for their gain. Knowing the Word well is what will carry us through. Jesus tells us this in this passage to look beyond the surface and dig deep into His Word.

We are not the ones to ever judge. We all come with a list of our own flaws, problems, pasts, messes, and guilts. We have no right to judge others, as God makes this very clear that this is His job. We aren't to hate, but to love. We aren't to conform to the ways of this world, but be transformed by Him. He directed with humility and love. Truth and Grace. Stand strong, but don't be a lame Christian.