James 1:2-8
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate,
submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
Reflection
The truth is that this act of judging is the work of the devil in our lives. We spend more time worried about another person’s sin than realizing our need for a Savior. How do you think that judging could be a sign of an idol in your life? How do you think that the devil could use this trick to keep you from God?
