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[ If we judge another person, we will be judged exactly the same way. In sum, hate the sin and love the sinner. ]

Indeed.. we make judgments all day long, all of us.. But it should be done with reluctant humility.. With all that is within us.. For how we judge just may be visited back upon us.. i.e. we will judge ourselves.. Being judged by our own standards and with our own mercy can be a hateful thing..

Better, like David, to be judged by the one who is the essence of mercy.. and forgiveness.. For who really knows the heart of a man or woman.. One does know.. And if that heart is cruel and heartless, being judged by its own standards, how cruel can that be.. The flesh is a hard taskmaster and insensitive to minutia and the moment.. And can pronounce judgement as easy as a flip of the tongue..

Who then can be saved, FROM OURSELVES?...
The Sheep Pen is a violent place.. John ch 10...
Many should take "its" lessons to heart..

Being judged by our own standards and with our own mercy can be a hateful thing..

So very true. What's in the heart is what matters. Hate and love both backfire.

Thank you oh so very much for sharing your insights, dear brother in Christ!