A Half-Cocked Response
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
Proverbs 18:13
We often go off half-cocked, responding before we hear the details. It happens so naturally, when we start hearing gossip about someone and make a rash judgement followed by a thoughtless response. We don't know all of the reported details let alone the actual truth regarding the situation. We simply pop off without fully evaluating the situation. We hardly ever know all of the details affecting the individual - has there been a significant loss of a friend, desperation, marital challenges, a troubled son or other factors that may be involved?
If we are to issue judgement, we should act like a judge. Decisions should only be made after fully evaluating all evidence and the factors affecting the situation. If that were the case, we would never judge for we can never know the situation of the individuals heart and soul. Jesus warns us in Matthew 7:2 - For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Do you desire others to judge you in the same half-cocked manner? Or do you prefer that they provide support and encouragement during your time of need? The choice is ours - based upon how we do unto others.
Let's stop the half-cocked responses and focus on treating disturbing information the same way our Master does with us - with love, patience and understanding.
Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?
John 7:51
Proverbs 18:13
We often go off half-cocked, responding before we hear the details. It happens so naturally, when we start hearing gossip about someone and make a rash judgement followed by a thoughtless response. We don't know all of the reported details let alone the actual truth regarding the situation. We simply pop off without fully evaluating the situation. We hardly ever know all of the details affecting the individual - has there been a significant loss of a friend, desperation, marital challenges, a troubled son or other factors that may be involved?
If we are to issue judgement, we should act like a judge. Decisions should only be made after fully evaluating all evidence and the factors affecting the situation. If that were the case, we would never judge for we can never know the situation of the individuals heart and soul. Jesus warns us in Matthew 7:2 - For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Do you desire others to judge you in the same half-cocked manner? Or do you prefer that they provide support and encouragement during your time of need? The choice is ours - based upon how we do unto others.
Let's stop the half-cocked responses and focus on treating disturbing information the same way our Master does with us - with love, patience and understanding.
Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?
John 7:51
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