It's easy to judge others. We glance at someone, and we can easily jump to conclusions because of what they are wearing or doing. As the body of Christ, we must be careful not to judge by the outside. While judging the outside may only take a moment, judging by inward motives takes time, thought, and believing the best.

The people in the Bible all messed up. Adam, Noah, Moses, David, Peter, and others had that in common. Know what else they had in common? They did not give up. They continued to trust the Lord and allowed Him to work in their lives. They were not perfect, but God used them. Did He use them because they looked a certain way? No, God used them because they were willing to follow Him. How about you? Are you looking only at the outside? Ask God to give you eyes to see past the outside, so you can show Christ's love to everyone you meet.

Life Lesson: Do not judge people and circumstances only by outward appearance.

Dear God,
I know there have been times I have judged someone based on their outside appearance. Forgive me, and help me to look past those things so I can be a blessing to them. Give me a heart for those whom others may cast aside.
In Jesus' name. Amen.

Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee

Senior Pastor
The Bridge
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