I understand where you're coming from and I entirely agree. I think maybe our misunderstanding is in interpreting the word judgement. I'm a reformed baptist so Im familiar with what you're talking about.
As Christians we aren't "better" than those who don't believe or anyone. Like you said - the only good in us is Christ, but we are set apart. We who are in Christ are to be the opposite of the man who is in the world. That's exactly what the beatitudes teach. I think in my mind "righteous judgment" isn't a condemnation, that's not our place- it's a recognition. It's mindfulness of the truth. It's being aware of those grievous sins that plague this world. Being aware of our own helplessness apart from God(though in Him we are powerful) and always turning to The Cross. Does that make sense? Sorry it's late and I'm sleepy lol
Words can sometimes get in the way of what I’m trying to say. I’ll try to condense out of consideration for your time.
-Hate the sin but love the sinner.
-Win the battle but lose the war.
-Interpretation of scripture is not scripture.
-Spotlight on a part can shadow the whole.
-Faith cannot be forced.
Whew! Nutshells are tough! I hope I made sense. I appreciate this dialogue.
I understand where you're coming from and I entirely agree. I think maybe our misunderstanding is in interpreting the word judgement. I'm a reformed baptist so Im familiar with what you're talking about.
As Christians we aren't "better" than those who don't believe or anyone. Like you said - the only good in us is Christ, but we are set apart. We who are in Christ are to be the opposite of the man who is in the world. That's exactly what the beatitudes teach. I think in my mind "righteous judgment" isn't a condemnation, that's not our place- it's a recognition. It's mindfulness of the truth. It's being aware of those grievous sins that plague this world. Being aware of our own helplessness apart from God(though in Him we are powerful) and always turning to The Cross. Does that make sense? Sorry it's late and I'm sleepy lol
No worries! I wish I was sleepy! Lol
Words can sometimes get in the way of what I’m trying to say. I’ll try to condense out of consideration for your time.
-Hate the sin but love the sinner. -Win the battle but lose the war. -Interpretation of scripture is not scripture. -Spotlight on a part can shadow the whole. -Faith cannot be forced.
Whew! Nutshells are tough! I hope I made sense. I appreciate this dialogue.