Week 20: Avoiding Snap Judgments

This week's Bible reading plan is as follows:

* Sunday: 1 Samuel 14:1-52; John 7:31-53; Psalm 109:1-31; Proverbs 15:5-7
* Monday: 1 Samuel 15:1-16:23; John 8:1-20; Psalm 110:1-7; Proverbs 15:8-10
* Tuesday: 1 Samuel 17:1-18:4; John 8:21-30; Psalm 111:1-10; Proverbs 15:11
* Wednesday: 1 Samuel 18:5-19:24; John 8:31-59; Psalm 112:1-10; Proverbs 15:12-14
* Thursday: 1 Samuel 20:1-21:15; John 9:1-41; Psalm 113:1-114:8; Proverbs 15:15-17
* Friday: 1 Samuel 22:1-23:29; John 10:1-21; Psalm 115:1-18; Proverbs 15:18-19
* Saturday: 1 Samuel 24:1-25:44; John 10:22-42; Psalm 116:1-19; Proverbs 15:20-21


Scripture: John 7:50-52
"Then Nicodemus, the leader who had met with Jesus earlier, spoke up. 'Is it legal to convict a man before he is given a hearing?' he asked.
"They replied,'Are you from Galilee, too? Search the Scriptures and see for yourself—no prophet ever comes from Galilee!'"

Observation:
The religious leaders rejected Jesus, partially at least, because they were ignorant of his place of birth. They failed to recognize the fact that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in fulfillment of Micah 5:2.

Application:
It's so easy to make snap judgments without having all the facts. I need to be quick to listen and slow to speak. I have learned the hard way that whenever I jump to conclusions, I am usually wrong. This week I will make a point of slowing down and taking my time whenever I feel the tickle of a snap judgment coming on!

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, please help me not be so quick to judge. I know it grieves your Spirit when I do so. Please forgive me for Jesus’ sake and help me be more circumspect in my attitudes and actions. Amen!

Have a great week!

Faithfully,
Chuck