If you judge people, you have no time to love them.
~Mother Teresa
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Mother Teresa was so smart. It’s so easy to judge isn’t it? We have our preferences… our biases. Sometimes we want to point out the differences or failings of another to get the pressure off looking inward. But then some of us, when we look inward, we begin to judge ourselves in ways that aren’t fair or loving.
Jesus says it like this: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.“ Matt 22:37-40.
Every law and word of Scripture hangs on these two things! So if we all took the time to emphasize loving God, our neighbor and ourselves… we might stumble upon mercy, grace and kindness! It’s so true that the loving-kindness of the Lord will lead people to grow and transform (Romans 2:4) and that judgment brings fear and paralyzation to change (1 John 4:18). So start a conspiracy of love, watch mercy triumph over judgment and people (including you) be able to become all God created them to be! Let’s learn from this courageous woman who loved God and loved people…
It is easy to love the people far away. It is not always easy to love those close to us. It is easier to give a cup of rice to relieve hunger than to relieve the loneliness and pain of someone unloved in our own home. Bring love into your home for this is where our love for each other must start. Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. ~Mother Teresa
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