Judges and Mockers

Today, I ponder… Paraphrasing what Jesus said, As a man thinks…so he is… If he criticizes, slams, knocks others, and shows scorn, Will he become a hard-hearted, insensitive, bigot, unworthy of heaven? If he makes fun of another for his own amusement, Will the heavenly hosts laugh when he walks up to the judgment bar? (Or will they mourn deeply for the loss of a brother?) We ask God to forgive us as we forgive others. I ask myself, “How am I at forgiving others?” Paraphrasing what Jesus said, As a man forgives…is he likewise forgiven? If he does NOT forgive, is he, then, not forgiven? If a man condemns, censures, and makes harsh judgments, Will he then be condemned, censured and judged harshly …at final judgment? What will Jesus do? Will he feel the pain of our lacking? Will he take action against the unforgiving? He has taken action in the past! He threw over the money changing tables in the temple Because they dishonored Heavenly Father – Do we dishonor forgiveness when we judge others? (continued) © January 11, 2011 Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen