Be Free! Balance # 8

Be Free!

Balance #8

As I did my morning routine, scrolling through Facebook Memories, while blow drying my hair, and having my morning drink, I landed on John 8:15, from years prior, and couldn’t help but be drawn to the potency of this scripture.

“You [set yourselves up to] judge according to the flesh (by what you see). [You condemn by external, human standards.] I do not [set Myself up to] judge or condemn or sentence anyone.” John 8:15 AMPC

The Greek word for judge is krínō pronounced kree’-no, and means “condemn, to try, punish, conclude, go to law, etc.” (Strong’s Concordance Greek word # 2919)

This verse comes shortly after the adulterous woman is accused by the pharisees, and they were about to stone her. Jesus dealt with their hypocrisy and then looked to the woman and asked where her accusers were, to which there were none, and Jesus stated he didn’t condemn her either.

Just wow! How many times do we judge under the law, like the Pharisees, caught in the opinions of others, infected with the thoughts of “they’re good, they’re bad,” from the knowledge of the tree of good and evil, the hypnotizing disease of the kingdom of the world?

Jesus addressed the foolishness of the Pharisees, who were caught up in the ways of the world, wanting to condemn the woman.

I’ve learned that the biggest way to bring on torment, confusion, and chaos, is to 1) be listening to critical voices, 2) judge others, and 3) dwell on what others have done to you.

You determine your memories, not others. I’ve learned that well, as God has been gracious enough, to send in the Holy Spirit like a strong west wind, to my heart and mind, removing memories that would cause pain. Therefore, my memory book (mind), retains only great memories, no matter what others have done or said. This keeps my heart free from judging others.

Balance, comes when we walk in a means, so that our words are not offensive against God, and the labor of our love, is to see others through His eyes.

God allows things in our lives, only for our benefit and not to harm us, for the building up of our character into that of Christ Jesus, walking in the fruit of the Spirit.

I’ve learned that when I don’t choose to look at the good memories I have with others, and only look at others negatively, then I become judge and jury, executing condemnation. This brings torment, chaos, and confusion.

Our soul looks for the pardon of other’s opinion, and you will never find it there; mankind is limited in his ability to discern correctly, when pride and self-preservation are involved.

If you’ve nothing to preserve, you walk in balance. You simply look to God, the Author and Finisher of your faith, knowing He is your covering, refuge, place of safety, PRAISE GOD!!!!!!

GOD BLESS!

Robin Kirby-Gatto