Don't Judge Me, Really?

Today, our Minister Laterra Rice shared a scripture in our leadership inbox. As I meditated on today's scripture, I thought about often we say "Don't judge me." Hebrews 4:12 says "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." The Greek word for "judge" is "kritikos" meaning skilled for judging. In other words, a judge is an ex...pert in a particular area of knowledge. Just as a judge in court is an expert of the law, the Word of God is an expert in judging our hearts. Truth is, we are not equipped as human beings to judge one another when it comes to knowing what is in our hearts. However, the Word of God is...Every time you study the word of God to live, you are being judged. But be encouraged and know, it is for your good to become better than what you are...That is God's desire for us anyway.