Do We Really Care?

Therefore, be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful . . . For the same measure that you use , it be measured back to you. (Luke 6:36-38)

This section of Luke is often misquoted and misunderstood. Clearly, we are to be merciful to others and show grace, because God has shown the ultimate mercy and grace to those of us who choose to believe. He has not punished us for sin, but granted us an eternal relationship with Him! Wow . . . . But as the verses go on, we have to be careful how we talk to others. The verses DO NOT say we are NOT to judge others, but to be careful in that as we point out failures and sin in fellow believers, we are to be sure we are not GUILTY as well. We must check our own life's decisions carefully in order to be a better friend and witness. We need to care more about our friends and family and not give in to this society's casual way of calling people friends!

As believers, we are to CARE. We are to LOVE. We are to be ACCOUNTABLE!