Alright youthies....well I hope you're all having a great Thursday....hopefully you guys got some sleep after our Ghost edition of Ask Anything last night! This week we're talking about how we can show that we believe people are valuable. Yesterday, we talked about not using people, so let's pick up right where we left off. Here's today's point:
Don't be condemning or accusatory.
Can you remember a time when you felt "tried and convicted" by a group of people? What is it about condemnation that makes people feel unloved?
Let's read John 8:6-7....
We don't know for sure what Jesus wrote on the ground while the woman's accusers continued to press Him for a response. Some think Jesus was ignoring the men; others think He was listing the men's sins; others think He wrote out the Ten Commandments. Regardless of what Jesus wrote on the ground, His answer forced the men to examine their personal lives for evidence of wrongdoing.
What do you think Jesus meant by His response in John 8:7? How could an honest assessment of our own lives help us avoid being condemning of accusatory toward someone else?
Do you think the woman was surprised Jesus didn't immediately condemn her?
When other people are caught doing something bad, are you quick to pass judgement on them? Why or why not? How does acknowledging your own sin and God's forgiveness of it help you to extend love to others?
Just as we mentioned yesterday, it doesn't feel good to be accused or condemned for mistakes we've made....often times it feels unfair, and it sure doesn't make us feel loved. We need to remember this as we think about our actions and relationships with those around us!
We'll see you guys tomorrow on the blog...have a good one!
Heffe
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