The Difference Between Witness and Judging

I hate it when I find my self getting “judgey”...but I’m afraid we all do it to some degree. “Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things.”Romans 2:1 ESVYou see, being “judgey” or “judgmental” is one of the greatest social sins you can commit today. You can hold any ideas you may care to, but you absolutely may not ever make somebody else feel uncomfortable or “othered” because of his or her lifestyle or beliefs. Like it or not, that’s the way it is. As Christians we know that God expects us to witness to His word and hold onto his standards. So what is the difference between faithful witness and judging?Well, judging is looking down at someone else, imagining yourself to be more worthy of God’s mercy, despising others for their weakness, pointing out on others’ faults while never looking at your own. Glass houses come to mind...I think we should try taking the words and actions of others in the kindest possible way instead of the worst, keeping your words soft and humble, if you must say things that point out someone else’s flaws, open your own life up to correction by that person, looking always to build up other people instead of tearing them down. I’ve heard it said to act like Jesus is in the room when you’re talking...would he like what you’re saying? You know He is right?Be Nice, Grace Wins.