May 10, 2022·edited May 10, 2022Liked by Scott Doran
Self-righteous behavior is a big problem within Christianity (in my opinion). I’ve been on the receiving end of this more than once. I’ve been unfairly judged and told what my sin is and what I need to do to fix it by someone who doesn’t even know me or my situation or how I got to where I am, someone who thinks they’ve got it all figured out and who can’t see their own obvious flaws. Most of the judgment I’ve done in the past remained in my head and I didn’t tell them what I was thinking (like many do). It is possible to overcome this mindset, takes practice in action though (from my experience). You have to actively practice having love and empathy towards humankind no matter what someone else believes, difference of opinion, culture, etc. Jesus never said “love them only if they meet your requirements”. That’s Circumstantial love. You have to love people where they are and for who they are, this has more positive feedback than being fake, trying to offer judgmental assistance or self-righteously trying to make yourself look good before others or God. If the Bible says “God is the judge”, then let God handle that department, that’s not for us and God doesn’t need any assistance in judging someone. God’s judgement (in my mind) would have to be fair unlike most of us who have major biases over one group or another over stupid petty things like someone’s difference of opinion. Anyway, self reflection on your own flaws and shortcomings (sins) will also help one have empathy towards others
Self-righteous behavior is a big problem within Christianity (in my opinion). I’ve been on the receiving end of this more than once. I’ve been unfairly judged and told what my sin is and what I need to do to fix it by someone who doesn’t even know me or my situation or how I got to where I am, someone who thinks they’ve got it all figured out and who can’t see their own obvious flaws. Most of the judgment I’ve done in the past remained in my head and I didn’t tell them what I was thinking (like many do). It is possible to overcome this mindset, takes practice in action though (from my experience). You have to actively practice having love and empathy towards humankind no matter what someone else believes, difference of opinion, culture, etc. Jesus never said “love them only if they meet your requirements”. That’s Circumstantial love. You have to love people where they are and for who they are, this has more positive feedback than being fake, trying to offer judgmental assistance or self-righteously trying to make yourself look good before others or God. If the Bible says “God is the judge”, then let God handle that department, that’s not for us and God doesn’t need any assistance in judging someone. God’s judgement (in my mind) would have to be fair unlike most of us who have major biases over one group or another over stupid petty things like someone’s difference of opinion. Anyway, self reflection on your own flaws and shortcomings (sins) will also help one have empathy towards others