Judging by Human Standards

“You judge by human standards; I judge no one” (John 8:15).

Judgments distort the truth, they don’t reveal it. Judgments narrow our vision so we can only see things from one perspective. And that perspective is always limited.

Understand what a judgment is. It is taking a position. And then you can only see the situation from that position. That means that by making a judgment, you are blinding yourself from all other perspectives.

It is best to look at a situation from all angles.. You don’t have all truth. You don’t see all of reality. Which means then you must be open to different perspectives. And in order to see things from different perspectives, you need to not choose one.

For we are disturbed not by the event itself, but by our judgment about it. Making judgments causes pur suffering. For judgments make us attached to a certain outcome, and when that outcome doesn’t come to pass, we suffer. It’s just best just not to judge.

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Jay Forrest

Dr. Jay N. Forrest is an Ordained Interfaith Minister and Certified Meditation Teacher who guides others on the Mystic Way through contemplative teaching and interspiritual insight.Since becoming a Christian in 1983 and earning his Doctorate in Ministry, Jay has served within a rich range of Christian traditions—including Pentecostal, Charismatic, Baptist, Methodist, and Liberal Catholic churches—and provided compassionate care as a Hospice Chaplain.His journey has also led him through catechism studies with the Orthodox Church in America, minor orders in the Liberal Catholic Church, and over two decades of Buddhist study and practice. His path is one of depth, integration, and a lifelong dedication to the transformative power of spiritual practice.



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