I Judge You, You Judge Me, We All Judge Each Other

I've been reading a lot of things lately about judging, which is initially why I wanted to write this blog.

A major reason Christians are hated is because we judge. Quite a bit, I have to admit.
I do it.
I'm not a huge fan of Britney Spears.

The main reason is, in the nicest terms, she's a bit promiscuous. But then I thought about it, "Who am I to judge her based on her choices?" I have no right. It's the same as me judging Miley Cyrus based on hers.


No matter the person and no matter the action, no one has the right to judge anyone.

I've been watching the music video for Britney Spear's song "Every time". I really like it. If you get over the shock that she is almost naked through a part of it, then it can be very emotional and amazing. Just that one video made me see her as a person and not "a promiscuous girl that I stick my nose up to."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UQzHaOG2uI
I love the line, "Please forgive me. My weakness caused you pain, and this song's my sorry." I know it isn't, but I like to think of that line as someone speaking to Jesus about his crucifixion. I love that line and it's so powerful to me.

Another aspect of judging is based on appearance. If you saw this guy on the street, what would your first thoughts be?

Maybe he's got issues? Done some bad things? Will do more in the future? Who knows maybe it's true, but would you think he was a Christian? I know a few people who would assume that because he looks the way he does, that there's no way he is. Christians don't have tattoos or piercings, right?
Well, some may be surprised to know that he's the singer/song writer for a well-known Christian band and wrote powerful lyrics such as these:
"As You did warn me, Carpenter, this world has weakened my heart"
"Where do You find the love to offer he who betrays You? And offer to wash my feet as I offer to disobey You."
"I cannot be forgiven; my wages will be paid, for those more lovely and admirable is least among the saved."
"Jesus, my heart is all I have to give to You, so weak and so unworthy,
this simply will not do."
"By me You were abandoned, by me You were betrayed, yet in Your arms and in Your heart forever I have stayed."
and
"Your glory illuminates my life, and no darkness will descend, for You have loved me forever, and Your love will never end."
I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW AMAZING ALL THOSE LYRICS ARE.
They all come from this beautiful and wonderfully written song called "Matthias Replaces Judas"


So as you can tell I did a lot of internet surfing to write this. I found it quite fun and can't wait to write my next post. Also, anyone can comment on my posts. You don't have to have a blogspot account. So if you have any thoughts about my thoughts, then please let me know. I would love to hear your point of view whether you agree with me or not.