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Walk with me

So where does that leave you when you criticize a brother? And where does that leave you when you condescend to a sister? I’d say it leaves you looking pretty silly—or worse. Eventually, we’re all going to end up kneeling side by side in the place of judgment, facing God. Your critical and condescending ways aren’t going to improve your position there one bit. Read it for yourself in Scripture: “As I live and breathe,” God says,  “every knee will bow before me; e very tongue will tell the honest truth  that I and only I am God.”  So, mind your own business. You’ve got your hands full just taking care of your own life before God. (Romans 17:10-12) Hands full, indeed! My own life needs all the focus it can get. I don't really have the time or energy to criticize yours! I might think pointing out something a little 'off-kilter' in your life makes me look a bit better, but I probably noticed it in yours because I am so familiar with that same thing in my life! As Paul pens thes