Understanding the problem from God's point of view:
Matt. 7:5
; James 3:1-2
-To judge means to criticize, condemn,
censor, a habit of censorious and carping criticism. To criticize
is to boost one's own image, at the expense of another. Makes
us feel our lives are better than the person who failed. We justify
our decisions and acts by pointing out the failures of others,
and this shows that we are stronger than they are. Criticism is
really an outlet for our own hurts and desire for revenge. The
criticizer will be judged for the very same thing he criticized,
and it is that for which he shall be condemned, and that by God
himself.
Hope:
Ps. 19:7-11
; Prov. 30:5-6
; 2 Pet. 1:2-4
-Just using God's word
itself provides hope and gives direction for change in deeds (thoughts,
speech and action) and is adequate to equip you for very good
work and which will develop a Christlike attitude of servanthood
within you.
Jere. 17:9 ; Heb. 4:12 ; Matt. 15:18-20 -You cannot fully understand your own heart but God's word is the measure and instrument by which the heart level of your problem is discerned.
Eph. 5:14-18 -People, circumstances or things in life do not cause your problems but only reveal the condition of your heart, the spirit within. Being under control and influence of the Holy Spirit, you can biblical respond and become a blessing under the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
Change:
l Cor. 11:28-31
; Heb. 12:1
-Practicing God's word begins with
judging yourself and removing sinful obstructions from your own
life. Then, you will have the privilege and responsibility of
restoring others to victorious living.
Prov. 28:13 ; 2 Cor. 7:9-10 ; Rom. 6:12-13 -Once you have identified sins in your life, you must repent of them, confess them and immediately put them aside.
Titus 2:11-12
; Gal. 5:16
; Eph. 3:16-21
; 5:18
; l Jn. 5:3
-As you
put-on righteous deeds in the power of the Holy Spirit, you glorify
God, demonstrate your love for Him, and please Him in all things.