Tuesday I read from an online devotional that spoke about Miley Cyrus and her appearance on the Teen Choice Awards.  Since I didn't watch it on t.v., I went to check it out on youtube.

 

Below the video there were more comments than I cared to read; but from the few that I glanced at, I could see where the rest of 100+ remarks were probably going.  Personally, as a mom, I would've wanted a more tasteful dance and outfit.  But then again, I know my children have also made choices not pleasing to God.  Actually, I think it's fair to say we all have!  The difference is that our lives aren't looked at under a microscope.  And thank goodness for that!  Can you image what people would say about us if they knew every detail of our life?  Yikes!

 

As people of faith, I don't believe it is our job to tear one another down every time one of us makes a mistake.  Most of us know, anyway, when we've gone astray.  Do we really need someone pointing out all our failures and mishaps?  I'm not suggesting that we turn our heads and look the other way.  I am merely saying that showing grace has far better results.   

    

Don't pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults- unless, of course, you want the same treatment. That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging. It's easy to see a smudge on your neighbor's face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own. Do you have the nerve to say, 'Let me wash your face for you,' when your own face is distorted by contempt? It's this whole traveling road-show mentality all over again, playing a holier-than-thou part instead of just living your part. Wipe that ugly sneer off your own face, and you might be fit to offer a washcloth to your neighbor (Matthew 7:1-5, The Message). 

 
Blessings,

Heather