WEDNESDAY 22ND JULY, 2026.
STOP DOING THE WORK OF A POLICEMAN
“Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.” - Luke 7:39 KJV
One of the Pharisees, named Simon, invited Jesus to his house to eat, and Jesus accepted. While they were at the table, a woman from the city, known to be a sinner, came with an alabaster box of ointment to anoint Jesus. When Simon observed this, he thought within himself that if Jesus were truly a prophet, He would have known the kind of woman who was touching Him, for she was a sinner.
This is the attitude many of us display even today. We see others going all out for Christ, and instead of celebrating their devotion, we judge them in our hearts. “Your devotion is too much. You are showing off,” we say silently.
But reflect: if we do not serve God wholeheartedly, who will? If we do not go all out for Jesus, then for whom should we? We must stop this policing of others’ hearts in the Church. Leave the Holy Spirit to do His work. Remember, you were not the person you are now when you first came to church. You sat under the washing of the Word, and it gradually transformed you, refining your character and your heart. And now you presume to judge someone else? Leave them alone.
Instead, help disciple them. Show them that, despite how they appear now, there is a better tomorrow. That is the proper way to respond, not by saying, “Go and clean yourself; you are not good enough.” It is not your responsibility to judge. Your judgmental spirit drives people away from the Church.
Many hypocrites in the Church are quick to point out others’ faults, saying, “I am not like you. I am better than you.” Who gave you the authority to compare yourself with others? Comparison is arrogance. We are called to love, disciple, and build others up, not to belittle them.
Further Reading: Luke 7:36-50, 2 Corinthians 5:16, 2 Corinthians 10:12.
STOP DOING THE WORK OF A POLICEMAN
“Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.” - Luke 7:39 KJV
One of the Pharisees, named Simon, invited Jesus to his house to eat, and Jesus accepted. While they were at the table, a woman from the city, known to be a sinner, came with an alabaster box of ointment to anoint Jesus. When Simon observed this, he thought within himself that if Jesus were truly a prophet, He would have known the kind of woman who was touching Him, for she was a sinner.
This is the attitude many of us display even today. We see others going all out for Christ, and instead of celebrating their devotion, we judge them in our hearts. “Your devotion is too much. You are showing off,” we say silently.
But reflect: if we do not serve God wholeheartedly, who will? If we do not go all out for Jesus, then for whom should we? We must stop this policing of others’ hearts in the Church. Leave the Holy Spirit to do His work. Remember, you were not the person you are now when you first came to church. You sat under the washing of the Word, and it gradually transformed you, refining your character and your heart. And now you presume to judge someone else? Leave them alone.
Instead, help disciple them. Show them that, despite how they appear now, there is a better tomorrow. That is the proper way to respond, not by saying, “Go and clean yourself; you are not good enough.” It is not your responsibility to judge. Your judgmental spirit drives people away from the Church.
Many hypocrites in the Church are quick to point out others’ faults, saying, “I am not like you. I am better than you.” Who gave you the authority to compare yourself with others? Comparison is arrogance. We are called to love, disciple, and build others up, not to belittle them.
Further Reading: Luke 7:36-50, 2 Corinthians 5:16, 2 Corinthians 10:12.
WEDNESDAY 22ND JULY, 2026.
STOP DOING THE WORK OF A POLICEMAN
“Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.” - Luke 7:39 KJV
One of the Pharisees, named Simon, invited Jesus to his house to eat, and Jesus accepted. While they were at the table, a woman from the city, known to be a sinner, came with an alabaster box of ointment to anoint Jesus. When Simon observed this, he thought within himself that if Jesus were truly a prophet, He would have known the kind of woman who was touching Him, for she was a sinner.
This is the attitude many of us display even today. We see others going all out for Christ, and instead of celebrating their devotion, we judge them in our hearts. “Your devotion is too much. You are showing off,” we say silently.
But reflect: if we do not serve God wholeheartedly, who will? If we do not go all out for Jesus, then for whom should we? We must stop this policing of others’ hearts in the Church. Leave the Holy Spirit to do His work. Remember, you were not the person you are now when you first came to church. You sat under the washing of the Word, and it gradually transformed you, refining your character and your heart. And now you presume to judge someone else? Leave them alone.
Instead, help disciple them. Show them that, despite how they appear now, there is a better tomorrow. That is the proper way to respond, not by saying, “Go and clean yourself; you are not good enough.” It is not your responsibility to judge. Your judgmental spirit drives people away from the Church.
Many hypocrites in the Church are quick to point out others’ faults, saying, “I am not like you. I am better than you.” Who gave you the authority to compare yourself with others? Comparison is arrogance. We are called to love, disciple, and build others up, not to belittle them.
Further Reading: Luke 7:36-50, 2 Corinthians 5:16, 2 Corinthians 10:12.
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