The New Life (Or Equality through Jesus)
As people we are very good at judging one another. We watch & listen to those around us & then categorize their behavior. Some are deemed good, others bad. Some are sought out, others are ignored. Some are idolized, others are ostracized. Some are praised, others disgraced. Project Runway sums it up pretty good, "One day you're in, the next you're out." How horrible to live this way, worrying about our every decision - will others like it? What will they say? What will they think?
Paul says, "STOP!" Don't evaluate people by what they have or how they look. Realize that God put us all on an even playing field when Jesus died for our sins. I like what the Message Bible says, "God put the world square with himself through the Messiah, giving the world a fresh start by offering forgiveness of sins." Jesus, that wonderful peacemaker has offered us each a fresh start, a new life in Him. One in which we don't need to live by the world's standards of weights and measurements. Instead, we all get to focus on Jesus, recognizing that we are all sinners saved by grace.
So, stop judging & start telling. Tell others how awesome God is. Tell them how He offers peace & new life. Tell them how He saved you. Tell them about your relationship with Him. Tell them how good it is to walk in this new life. Notice how our focus has changed? We no longer tell about each other - who did what, has what, said what. Instead, we tell about Jesus Christ & build each other up in faith. Talk about world peace!
And remember, "Become a friend with God; he's already a friend with you. How? you ask. In Christ. God put the wrong on him who never did anything wrong, so we could be put right with God."
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