To Judge or Not
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Don’t even go there, don’t even go there!” What? Hadn’t you heard it before? Someone calls someone out because they don’t feel they are being a “good Christian.”
I remember a conversation with one of our boys while driving, one of those talks about “language.” You know, the curse word, the bad words, cussing, filthy language. My son asked the common question, which was real and sincere, “who said those words are bad words and we shouldn’t, or can’t, say them?”
This is just an example of the kinds of thoughts many have about what is right and what is wrong. “Who ever said that was right or this was wrong? You do not have the right to judge me.” And, just to throw more in the mix, aren’t some things right and wrong whether you’re a Christian or not? I mean, when we discussed this particular issue, I asked him if other people consider these particular words to be wrong. Of course, no one can deny that are some words commonly accepted as “foul.” I don’t know if it is current, but when we lived in the state of Michigan they had a law that if you used “foul language” publicly, in the presence of minors, you could be fined. Yea, really!
My last visit to the Czech Republic (primarily atheist), I had the privilege of leading some discussion groups. One of the groups was “the Origin of Moral Law.” Where did the innate moral compass originate? The answers started with parents, grandparents, then ones heritage. Their moral law had to come from something or somewhere, but where? Then the discussion moved to more of a ruler, king or governmental influence. Some simply said that it could have been what the majority thought, such as Hitler and his influence (but we see immoral law never prevails, may seem like it, but it doesn’t). We have to land with a Supreme Being….God.
Now, back to the question (you thought I was running away from it?) Do we judge one another based on what we feel others should be doing or not doing?
Are there moral absolutes, especially if you call yourself a Christ-follower? And, if so, does one have the right to hold another to standard, even if it ticks you off? (“tick off” isn’t a bad word, is it?)
Do I have the right? Is it in the Bible?
Enjoy The Journey!
Mike
