Chapter 4
Judging Causes Problems
(taken from the book "I Will Give You Rest" by Edward Kurath)
When you get angry, this is an accurate indication that you have
judged somebody or something. This is always the case.
Judging another person is a sin. We know this because Jesus
said so:
When we judge another, something happens inside us. What the
Bible calls a “root of bitterness” has been planted inside us.
And as you can see, the “root of bitterness” causes many to
“become filed.” I would guess that you already know that your
anger causes trouble in your life, and hurts other people. But the
problem is not the anger itself, but the “root of bitterness” inside
that the anger is telling you about.
We ALL frequently sin by judging, because we are of
Adam’s race.
Think about the last time you felt anger. Then think about who or
what you were angry at. I will bet you can connect the dots.
Then think of another recent time you felt anger, and identify
who or what you were angry at. And as in my “Dog Story,” I
would also bet that at the time you got angry, you felt justified in
your anger. That is just part of the package. That is exactly why
forgiving can often be very difficult.
The Backlog
But some people have more of an “anger problem” than do
others. Since we all judge frequently, why is that the case?
When a person has an “anger problem,” it means that they have
a large backlog of “roots of bitterness” inside them. A metaphor
may help you to understand why that is a problem.
A pressure cooker has a valve on it that allows the excess steam
to escape. If you lash down the valve and hold the steam inside,
eventually the pot will explode, and any bystanders will be hurt.
When you try really hard to not get angry, it is like lashing down
the valve. The pressure inside you builds up, and eventually
there is an explosion; and any bystanders get hurt.
Jesus Knows We Sin A Lot
Jesus knows that we sin often, and has provided a way to keep
the pressure down in the pressure cooker.
There are a few important features in this quote:
• First, every time Peter’s brother sins against him, Peter will
judge him. How do we know this? He wouldn’t have to forgive
his brother if he hadn’t judged him. So the message is we judge
often.
• Second, the cure is to forgive his brother, so that the Lord
will forgive him
- Forgive, and you will be forgiven (Luke 6:37).
• Third, Jesus knows we will judge a lot (seventy times
seven); and He is willing to forgive us every time, no matter how
often we do it.
Jesus Forgives Us
When we forgive and are forgiven, Jesus removes the “root of
bitterness.” After all, He came to take away our sin. Then, since
there is no longer a “problem” inside us that the anger was
telling us about, the anger is gone. Using my prior metaphor,
the “splinter” has been removed, so the pain stops.
Why We All Judge
The problem has its source in the Garden of Eden. When the
serpent said,
Adam and Eve took this bait because something inside of them
wanted to be like God. Satan knew all about this sin, because
taking God’s place was his ambition and his big transgression. It
is what got him kicked out of heaven.
Therefore, when we judge another we are taking the place of
Jesus, and of course this is a very serious transgression. Jesus
is the only one who has the right to judge.
Our Weakness
We don’t do it on purpose. It happens spontaneously.
Because of our fallen nature, whenever we perceive that we have
been wounded, we always automatically, subconsciously
react with bitterness, judgment, and
blame.
This is the problem.
Therefore, daily we plant numerous roots of bitterness. Since life
in this
fallen world entails lots of wounding, we do a lot of judging.
Judging is automatic, and we have done it before we
consciously know it. We only know it has happened
because we feel the anger.
Even though you can’t keep the judging from happening, you
now have a way to clean up the mess. As often as you judge,
you can forgive and be forgiven. The “root of bitterness” can be
pulled out as soon as it is planted.
You Can Feel The Difference!
How can you tell whether you have judged someone in the way
that you are not supposed to? You feel it. You can absolutely
feel the bitterness of
the “root of bitterness” that has been planted inside you.
It Is God’s Mercy That You Feel The Anger!
If you did not feel the anger, you wouldn’t know there is
something wrong inside, and the sin would remain in you. Then
the “roots of bitterness” would accumulate and then cause a big
explosion.
Sometimes forgiving is difficult, and sometimes it may not even
seem appropriate.
Click here to learn more about forgiving.
You should get the book to get the rest of the story,
as well as detailed instructions as to how to apply
the cure.
Click here to see how to buy the book.
Buying and using the book will be one of the best
investments you ever made in yourself. And you
can return it for a full refund if it does not measure
up to your expectations.
If you can not afford to buy a copy, email us
your situation and we will consider sending you a
free copy. We want everyone to experience the
freedom Jesus promised!
Email us at: edkurath@divinelydesigned.com.
Judging Causes Problems
(taken from the book "I Will Give You Rest" by Edward Kurath)
When you get angry, this is an accurate indication that you have
judged somebody or something. This is always the case.
Judging another person is a sin. We know this because Jesus
said so:
- Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment
you judge, you will be judged (Matthew 7:1).
When we judge another, something happens inside us. What the
Bible calls a “root of bitterness” has been planted inside us.
- ". . . lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble,
and by this many become defiled" (Hebrews 12:15).
And as you can see, the “root of bitterness” causes many to
“become filed.” I would guess that you already know that your
anger causes trouble in your life, and hurts other people. But the
problem is not the anger itself, but the “root of bitterness” inside
that the anger is telling you about.
We ALL frequently sin by judging, because we are of
Adam’s race.
Think about the last time you felt anger. Then think about who or
what you were angry at. I will bet you can connect the dots.
Then think of another recent time you felt anger, and identify
who or what you were angry at. And as in my “Dog Story,” I
would also bet that at the time you got angry, you felt justified in
your anger. That is just part of the package. That is exactly why
forgiving can often be very difficult.
The Backlog
But some people have more of an “anger problem” than do
others. Since we all judge frequently, why is that the case?
When a person has an “anger problem,” it means that they have
a large backlog of “roots of bitterness” inside them. A metaphor
may help you to understand why that is a problem.
A pressure cooker has a valve on it that allows the excess steam
to escape. If you lash down the valve and hold the steam inside,
eventually the pot will explode, and any bystanders will be hurt.
When you try really hard to not get angry, it is like lashing down
the valve. The pressure inside you builds up, and eventually
there is an explosion; and any bystanders get hurt.
Jesus Knows We Sin A Lot
Jesus knows that we sin often, and has provided a way to keep
the pressure down in the pressure cooker.
- Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall
my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven
times?’ Jesus said to him, “I Do not say to you up to seven
times, but up to seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:21-22).
There are a few important features in this quote:
• First, every time Peter’s brother sins against him, Peter will
judge him. How do we know this? He wouldn’t have to forgive
his brother if he hadn’t judged him. So the message is we judge
often.
• Second, the cure is to forgive his brother, so that the Lord
will forgive him
- Forgive, and you will be forgiven (Luke 6:37).
• Third, Jesus knows we will judge a lot (seventy times
seven); and He is willing to forgive us every time, no matter how
often we do it.
Jesus Forgives Us
When we forgive and are forgiven, Jesus removes the “root of
bitterness.” After all, He came to take away our sin. Then, since
there is no longer a “problem” inside us that the anger was
telling us about, the anger is gone. Using my prior metaphor,
the “splinter” has been removed, so the pain stops.
Why We All Judge
The problem has its source in the Garden of Eden. When the
serpent said,
- “For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes
will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good
and evil” (Genesis 3:5).
Adam and Eve took this bait because something inside of them
wanted to be like God. Satan knew all about this sin, because
taking God’s place was his ambition and his big transgression. It
is what got him kicked out of heaven.
Therefore, when we judge another we are taking the place of
Jesus, and of course this is a very serious transgression. Jesus
is the only one who has the right to judge.
Our Weakness
We don’t do it on purpose. It happens spontaneously.
Because of our fallen nature, whenever we perceive that we have
been wounded, we always automatically, subconsciously
react with bitterness, judgment, and
blame.
This is the problem.
Therefore, daily we plant numerous roots of bitterness. Since life
in this
fallen world entails lots of wounding, we do a lot of judging.
Judging is automatic, and we have done it before we
consciously know it. We only know it has happened
because we feel the anger.
Even though you can’t keep the judging from happening, you
now have a way to clean up the mess. As often as you judge,
you can forgive and be forgiven. The “root of bitterness” can be
pulled out as soon as it is planted.
You Can Feel The Difference!
How can you tell whether you have judged someone in the way
that you are not supposed to? You feel it. You can absolutely
feel the bitterness of
the “root of bitterness” that has been planted inside you.
It Is God’s Mercy That You Feel The Anger!
If you did not feel the anger, you wouldn’t know there is
something wrong inside, and the sin would remain in you. Then
the “roots of bitterness” would accumulate and then cause a big
explosion.
Sometimes forgiving is difficult, and sometimes it may not even
seem appropriate.
Click here to learn more about forgiving.
You should get the book to get the rest of the story,
as well as detailed instructions as to how to apply
the cure.
Click here to see how to buy the book.
Buying and using the book will be one of the best
investments you ever made in yourself. And you
can return it for a full refund if it does not measure
up to your expectations.
If you can not afford to buy a copy, email us
your situation and we will consider sending you a
free copy. We want everyone to experience the
freedom Jesus promised!
Email us at: edkurath@divinelydesigned.com.
Divinely Designed
Being changed into the image of Jesus
Being changed into the image of Jesus
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