A mature Christian comes to the place where they finally see their own glaring sins and continually focus on repenting in their own lives, and stop trying to be the watchdogs of the world. They understand the weakness of their own flesh.

There are moments to speak truth to others, and to the world, but those should be much fewer and far between as we focus on our own hearts first and foremost.

Mature Christians are much more gracious judges of others because the words of Jesus have struck their heart, and they will never be the same. This does not mean that we ever compromise the Word of God in our interactions with others.

It is important to be reminded that we will always know each other by the fruit we are displaying in our lives. Rather be a fruit inspector.

Erick Bouwmeester