Measure for Measure

“Measure for Measure: The Judgment That Saves”

Good morning Ekklesia Family

A mirror only reflects what it sees. Imagine waking up each morning and criticizing the mirror because you don’t like what’s reflected. The truth is, the mirror didn’t create your image—it simply revealed it. Many of us hold others to a standard we refuse to apply to ourselves. We become mirrors with double vision—sharp on others, blurry on ourselves.

Matthew 7:1-2 (NLT) says, “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others.” The Greek term for “judge” (κρίνω krinó) implies more than evaluation—it implies condemnation. Jesus is not condemning discernment; He’s warning against hypocrisy. If you set a harsh standard, that same harshness will boomerang right back.

John 16:1 (NLT) says, “I have told you these things so that you won’t abandon your faith.” Jesus prepares us with this truth: one of the quickest ways people lose faith is by being wounded by the judgments of others—especially in the church. Religion without grace becomes a courtroom without a judge—only accusers.

It’s time to drop the gavel and pick up the cross. When we lead with mercy, we sow mercy. When we speak with grace, we receive grace. What if the church became a healing center instead of a courtroom? What if we judged less and loved more? That’s Apostolic. That’s Baptist. That’s Charismatic. That’s Pentecostal. That’s Kingdom.

Father, forgive us for every time we lifted judgment instead of lifting Jesus. Soften our hearts and sharpen our vision—not to judge, but to love. Teach us to treat others how You’ve treated us—with grace, patience, and truth. Help us lead lives that reflect Your mercy and not our pride. We surrender our opinions, our gossips, our grudges. Fill us with compassion that changes lives and glorifies Christ.

Are you ready to stop living under judgment and start walking in freedom? Come and discover Jesus—not as your accuser, but as your Advocate. At Ekklesia Christian Life Ministries, we are building a place where broken mirrors are restored, where love is louder than judgment, and where you’re reminded: God’s grace is still greater than your guilt. Join us at ekklesiachristianlife.org.

LoveUmorethanUknow,

Pastor Stephän Kirby

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