"Jesus never spoke judgmentally about anyone!" 1
Peter 2:23 There was not once a bad word
toward prostitutes, gays, abortion or anyone else of us that comprise
humankind, all who struggle and suffer with brokenness and sin.
However Jesus hated hypocrites (called them fools, vipers,
snakes and children of hell) and spoke 7 woes against these religious that
orchestrated his crucifixion. Hypocrites, they are people that think they are
perfect but have their own dark secrets - sins, failures and shortcomings while
ostracizing others. Hypocrites are the
only people Jesus warned us about and told parables condemning them. Cf. Matthew 23:1-39
Whether you are a non-church goer, prayerful Christian, a
daily Mass goer, pastor, priest or bishop - to call out, name and persecute
others while hiding your own contradictions, sins and weaknesses is a surefire
way to be on the wrong side of God on judgment day.
Jesus said, "For in the same way you judge others, you
will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
Matthew 7:2
There is an alternative!
Jesus said, "Blessed are the merciful, they will receive
mercy." Matthew 5:7
