[Faith-talk] FW: [thefamilyoffaith] Take time to get to know people by Joyce Meyer

[Eric Calhoun]

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From: "Donna" <godsgirl54 at att.net>
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Subject: [thefamilyoffaith] Take time to get to know people by Joyce
Meyer
Date: 
Sun, 6 Nov 2011 16:40:28 -0500

Take Time to Get to Know People
by Joyce Meyer - posted November 06, 2011 


Be honest in your judgment and do not decide at a glance (superficially
and by appearances); but judge fairly and righteously.
-John 7:24

Today's verse is a very clear, specific word from God to us. He tells us
not to judge people superficially or by appearances. 

For years I was the kind of person who made snap judgments. God seriously
dealt with me about it several times, and I finally realized the danger of
judging hastily and superficially. 

Before we judge people, we must take time to get to know who they really
are. Otherwise, (1) we can approve of someone because they appear to be
something, when in fact they are not; or (2) we can disapprove of someone
because of some outward appearance or action, when that individual is
actually a wonderful person inside. 

We all have our little quirks, our odd little actions, behaviors, and
ways that are not easily understood by others. God Himself does not judge
by appearances and we need to follow His example. 

David would never have been chosen to be king if people had judged
superficially. Even his own family disregarded him. But God saw David's
heart, the heart of a shepherd. God saw a worshipper, someone who had a
heart for Him, someone who was pliable and moldable in His hand. These are
qualities God values, but they aren't always obvious at a glance. 

I encourage you to seek God and let the Holy Spirit speak to you about
people. He knows their hearts, and He will tell you whether to beware or
pursue a relationship with them. Trust Him, not your own judgment, to lead
you as you get to know people and develop relationships. 

God's word for you today: Have the same attitude toward others that you
would like them to have toward you. 





Love is ever ready to believe the best of every person. 1 Cor 13:7 amp.