Glass House

As Christians, we have been given a perfect role model, example and teacher by our Heavenly Father in the form of Jesus Christ.

When Jesus walked the earth, he spoke prophetic messages, gave encouraging words and preached to the masses about eternal salvation with GOD our Father in Heaven. Jesus’ words were not focused upon destruction, but instead the construction of man.

Jesus’ purpose on earth was to erase our sin and teach his followers to be fishers of man. Surely Jesus did not change the world by speaking hastily to His would-be followers; instead he was revered for His humility, meekness, kindness, and soft words of encouragement. Jesus was then and is today, The Son of GOD. That being said, Jesus could have chosen to become a man of arrogance under his privileged circumstances, yet He chose to be obedient and demonstrate what GOD expects from all of His children.

Jesus was perfect, but was so by example. Subsequent to becoming a Christian, we too should be Christ-like by example.

In order to become an effective fisher of man, we must take on the characteristics of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Humility, meekness, kindness, and the utilization of encouragement are all characteristics that are needed; however, it is of the utmost importance that we exclude negative judgement and superiority from our Christian lives. After all, we can catch more bees with honey.

Judgement has become one of the biggest turnoffs to Christianity. Those who seek a walk with Christ are discouraged from church attendance because of the whispers throughout the pews. They are afraid to seek the counsel of those in Christ, fearing the imminent suffocation of ridicule. Today, Christianity is thought of as harsh, judgmental, and hateful. Truth be told, we are obligated to change this growing perception.

Man can be held accountable for his or her sin without being judged and scrutinized by Christian brethren. We all have faults and past skeletons in our closets. Why casts stones when we all live in glass houses? It certainly was not the way of Jesus. Jesus did not waste his words by magnifying the faults in man. He chose to shed light on the prospects of what a man can become by following His lead. Should that not be the focus of all GOD’s fisherman?

Christians do not aim to devalue the character of their fellow brethren. Christians will not speak ill of their brethren in private circles. Christians would not discourage the participation of assembly for those who live in sin. Christians would not maliciously threaten the depths of hell to those who have strayed from a Godly path. Christians would not judge man in a way that Jesus did not.

The world is an evil place and Christians should be a shining example of the love Jesus has for us. When we meet our brethren in the street, focus not on his or her faults; instead, we should see our own transgressions in them prior to our walk with Christ. Not only will this place restraint on our quickness to come to judgement, it will also allow our brethren to receive us in a proper, Christian light. 

Do not illuminate the faults of your brethren; speak on what it is you know best. That is, speak to your brethren about how Christ delivered you from all of your sins and made you whole again. Speak of redemption in a life with Christ. This bodes much better results than the traditional speeches of hellfire.

No matter what a person does or has done in his or her personal life, Christ is forgiveness! He died on the cross for our sins and loves us all deeply. This does not mean that we are not held accountable for our sins on the day of judgement. It means that our focus should be placed upon offering a hand to our brethren who is lost in the world. Be a Beacon of Light to those in darkness today and forever more. Most importantly, remember that we all live in Glass Houses and he that is without sin, cast the first stone (John 8:7).

Bible Scriptures for Today:

1“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 

² For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

³ “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?

Today’s Prayer:

Heavenly Father, in a world that has become so dark, we are quick to see only the darkness in others. Lord help us to revert to the examples of Your son Jesus by demonstrating kindness and speaking words of encouragement and construction. Place it in our hearts to be loving toward one another and rid us of our judgmental spirits. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen…

By: C.D. McCloud