You Don't Always Know

Often times we see someone and we assume we know their story. We are quick to pass judgement and condemn them.

We see a lady at the grocery store paying for her food with food stamps, yet she carries an expensive purse.

We see a man struggling to pay his bills but see a brand new pair of name brand tennis shoes on his feet.

We see a family whose children are wearing worn and tattered clothes yet they are eating a meal at a restaurant.

What we don't see...

A lady who worked hard and saved just a dollar a week until she could afford a cheap knock-off purse.

A man whose relative gave him a gift card for his birthday and he used it to by a pair of shoes on the clearance rack.

A family who is struggling and hurting in their finances and received a card of encouragement that included a gift card to a restaurant.

There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, 

the one who is able to save and destroy. 

But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?

James 4:12

We do not always know the true story behind the faces we see. It may be a stranger at the store, the neighbor down the road, or the family in the pew in front of you at church on Sunday.

Instead of jumping to a conclusion we have no right to make, we should show love.

Above all, love each other deeply, 

because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 4:8

When we see that woman using food stamps, we should say a prayer that God would help her in her situation.  When we see that family wearing worn and tattered clothes, we should pray that God would provide for them. 

Instead of judging, let's show love. His love.

Linking with:

W2W Word Filled Wednesday

Works For Me Wednesday

Winsome Wednesday
Women Living Well

Mama Notes
A Wise Woman

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