Friday, April 27 Who are you to be judging your neighbor?​—Jas. 4:12.

[GrumpysWife]

Friday, April 27

Who are you to be judging your neighbor?—Jas. 4:12.

 

Anyone can act immodestly if he allows himself temporarily to be overcome by fleshly desires. Selfish ambition, envy, and uncontrolled anger have led many to presumptuous acts. Bible characters like Absalom, Uzziah, and Nebuchadnezzar succumbed to such works of the flesh and were humbled by Jehovah for their presumptuousness. (2 Sam. 15:1-6; 18:9-17; 2 Chron. 26:16-21; Dan. 5:18-21) There are other reasons, though, why someone may act immodestly. Consider, for example, the following Bible accounts: Genesis 20:2-7 and Matthew 26:31-35. Were the seemingly presumptuous actions of Abimelech and Peter motivated by sinful desires? Or were these individuals simply unaware of all the facts, or were they caught off guard? Since we cannot read hearts, it is both wise and loving to avoid jumping to conclusions about other people’s motives. w17.01 3:9, 10

[Spechellekaye]

We are not in any position to judge one another. Reflecting on Jehovah’s sovereignty and impartiality and our own sinfulness should help us to refrain from self-righteously judging others.