NOT ACCORDING TO US BUT ACCORDING TO JESUS
Be careful not to judge those who are lost as if you are better than they. Remember that God saved us not according to us, but according to Jesus. We have not earned salvation, nor are we able to work at keeping it. It is the mercy and grace of God which is revealed in Christ Jesus that both saves and keeps us. For we were once lost and dead in our sins, but now we are washed clean and made alive spiritually because of Christ. So, stop judging others and stop judging yourself too. Rest in Christ’s finished work. Announce to everyone you meet this Good News of God’s grace and mercy that is found in Christ alone.
PRAYER: Dear Father, we thank You for Your mercy and grace toward us. Teach us to apply it to ourselves and to others. Not judging, but showing forth the message of grace and forgiveness of which we are the recipients. In Jesus’ name, amen.