~~~ 2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15A, 18 ~~~ Psalm 60 ~~~ Matthew 7:1-5 ~~~
...then you will see clearly...
It is so easy to think that we see clearly
when in reality our vision is greatly distorted.
They way we see the world, including our neighbors,
is a combination of many elements.
Some of these components come from our childhood,
some from our friends, and some from our personal experiences.
Seeing clearly is unique to each individual.
When our glasses are dirty we cannot see clearly.
When the wind shield of our car is dirty we cannot see clearly.
So it is also true with our inner sight;
if it is 'dirty' we cannot see clearly.
when in reality our vision is greatly distorted.
They way we see the world, including our neighbors,
is a combination of many elements.
Some of these components come from our childhood,
some from our friends, and some from our personal experiences.
Seeing clearly is unique to each individual.
When our glasses are dirty we cannot see clearly.
When the wind shield of our car is dirty we cannot see clearly.
So it is also true with our inner sight;
if it is 'dirty' we cannot see clearly.
Today Jesus says...look at yourself before judging anyone else.
Because whatever is inside of you is affecting your vision of others.
Because whatever is inside of you is affecting your vision of others.
There are so many ways now to alter a photograph
that it is no longer completely true.
In the past a photo was a captured moment in time.
Famous photographers, like Getty, earn money on the images
they capture with their camera.
Now you have to wonder how much of the picture is real
and how much has been altered.
There are tools, soft ware products apps
that can greatly change the look of the image.
that it is no longer completely true.
In the past a photo was a captured moment in time.
Famous photographers, like Getty, earn money on the images
they capture with their camera.
Now you have to wonder how much of the picture is real
and how much has been altered.
There are tools, soft ware products apps
that can greatly change the look of the image.
So how can we alter our vision?
You cannot be more gentle on yourself than on your neighbor.
If you overlook something about yourself
then you should be willing to overlook it in your neighbor.
If you see yourself in the light of truth with cleaned sight then
you will be more apt to view your neighbor with the same compassion.
If you overlook something about yourself
then you should be willing to overlook it in your neighbor.
If you see yourself in the light of truth with cleaned sight then
you will be more apt to view your neighbor with the same compassion.
Judging others is presuming you are better.
Judging others is assuming you know their circumstances.
Judging others is assuming you know their circumstances.
Judging others places you in the brightest spot light.
Just remember...as you judge so shall you be judged.
When you catch yourself in the judgement mode of operation stop
and reflect on your own failings and shortcomings.
We all have our individual struggles.
Some find it more difficult to escape from them than others.
To see your own Blessings first clean the lens
through which you are looking.
Remove the debris from your field of vision.
If you can only see the faults of others you need to
clear your field of vision...
Zoom into your own heart for a clearer picture.
Only God is given the position to judge.
~~~Peace~~~
Just remember...as you judge so shall you be judged.
When you catch yourself in the judgement mode of operation stop
and reflect on your own failings and shortcomings.
We all have our individual struggles.
Some find it more difficult to escape from them than others.
To see your own Blessings first clean the lens
through which you are looking.
Remove the debris from your field of vision.
If you can only see the faults of others you need to
clear your field of vision...
Zoom into your own heart for a clearer picture.
Only God is given the position to judge.
~~~Peace~~~
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