One picture. That's all it takes to alter perceptions. That's all it takes to make you want to condemn someone for his or her actions. That's all it takes for you to be disappointed. But that's all it takes for you to be worried and concerned.
After viewing a photo of what might seem like harmless fun and socializing, the first thoughts that come to mind are "I thought they knew better" or "Since when do they do that?" I must admit, it's rather difficult for me to be slow to anger and slow to speak...even more to be slow to pass judgment.
It's human nature to want to assume things. But while reading Romans 14, I was humbly reminded to not be so quick to condemn a person for his or her actions.
"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." (Romans 14:10)
As much as I would like to judge people after seeing one picture, I should pray for them...that God would break their hearts and help them to realize that the choices they make on the path they take is only temporary. We need to strive for eternity and live only for the sake of Christ. So whether whether we live or die, we do so for the Lord. "Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification" (Romans 14:19).
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