Who have you labelled?

Devotion by Ryan Campbell

Hey guys just something thats been on my heart lately is that we can be quick to judge people who seem to have some sort of label. In John 8: 1-11 the bible talks about the woman who was caught in adultery, everyone was quick to judge her and and the Pharisees wanted her to be stoned but Jesus had something else in mind.

I just wanted to point out that we can also be very quick to judge someone for what they seem to be doing wrong. School can be really bad for this. Everyday there’s something said about someone, everyday there is some sort of drama that goes on in your school! You hear words that are used to hurt and disappoint people, you may even use some of these words.

The woman in John 8 was labelled and people used different words to hurt her, this woman wasn’t just labelled but she was going to be stoned to death. Jesus however decided to act courageously and stand up for the woman. Jesus wasn’t afraid to help an outcast, he didn’t follow the crowd and listen to what others were trying to force upon him.

Think through your typical day, who are the people that are being judged or labelled? Who are the people that you are judging? We need to get rid of our judgemental attitude! We need to ask God to give us a loving attitude to those who need it most. We need to love people.

So let’s do it! Be courageous, stand up for those who are labelled or that you label yourself. It can be simple, say something nice or even just be kind to them! Let’s be a light in the Darkness!