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It's like that with real life too. You meet someone for the first time and decide in seconds whether you like them or not. You read into their actions and words, sizing them up and filling in the blanks. Not just you. We all do. We judge others, using what little information we get the first time we meet, to decide whether to pursue a friendship or relationship of any kind.
How often have you walked away from an encounter thinking (if not saying), something like, "Wow. Get over yourself." OR "This world isn't all about you, buddy." OR "What's her problem?"
How about road rage? We assume that the road ragers out there are all about themselves. As a mom to two teenage boys, I am hyper-aware of road rage right now, and I certainly do not condone it. But, what might appear to be road rage, might in fact be a man trying to get to the hospital to say his final good-byes to his dad. It might be the single mom, released from her job and distracted -- overwhelmed -- by the very real possibility of losing her home and having to make tough choices with her kids. It might be... all sorts of things.
We judge others based on limited interaction. But the reality is, we do not know what's left on the editing room floor of their lives. Anthony Evans shared that thought with my church family this weekend... and it has stuck with me ever since. Why do we judge others? Why do we ASSUME we know who they are based on 15 seconds of conversation? Why don't we choose to love and learn?
Why don't we get to know each other a little better? Why don't we simply love? Care just a little more about the events left on the editing room floor?
Romans 14:10, "You, then, why do you judge your brother?
Or why do you look down on your brother?
For we will all stand before God's judgment seat."
Love,
10 comments:
Excellent, excellent post, Karen! One of your best. We live in such a fast-paced world, it's too easy to make quick judgments and move on. Let's slow down and get to know each other. And be willing to extend grace, because none of us says or does the right thing all the time ....
Thank you, my friend. Thank you, too, for loving me in spite of what's left on the editing floor of my life!
Well said Karen..
Very true that we're judgmental almost all instances of life... judging everything in a negative way! For example, the one you mentioned about road rage, many times people will be running to an emergency, not all emergencies can be attended by 911 by the way, we don't think that he may rushing and I have to give way. Instead we think why is he blinking headlights, I too have one..lols!
This is an excellent post. Thanks!
Inspirational- love it! #voiceboks
Karen this is a very inspiring post, I needed this today!! Thanks for sharing.
Excellent analogy and the scripture you found to go with the post. This is my first visit here. Your page is very pretty.
such a great reminder! Thanks!!
beautiful thought to begin the week with
This made me think. First impressions are so important but most times we prepare for the important ones and forget about the every day ones. I try to put my best foot forward - always.
Leigh www.oneandoneequalstwinfun.com
Karen... WOW! Fabulous post!
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