When You're Sure They Are Wrong and You Want To Judge
Shannon Popkin
“But the LORD replied, 'Is it right for you to be angry?'” Jonah 4:4 (NIV)
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
“I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy. I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble.” Psalm 142:1-2 (NIV)
“Then the word of the LORD came to me: 'O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter has done? declares the LORD. Behold, like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.'" Jeremiah 18:5-6 (ESV)
“Pursue the well-being of the city I have deported you to. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for when it thrives, you will thrive.” Jeremiah 29:7 (CSB)
"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5 (ESV)
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” Luke 2:52 (NIV)
"And I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd." Ezekiel 34:23 (ESV)
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us …” Ephesians 3:20 (ESV)
“Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 (AMP)
“But the LORD replied, 'Is it right for you to be angry?'” Jonah 4:4 (NIV)
“For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.” Revelation 12:10b (NIV)
God, my heart is breaking for my friend. What she is going through is just too hard and seems unfair. I don’t know what to do. I long to be a friend who comforts her in her time of need. I ask for...
“Since I am persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith …” Philippians 1:25 (CSB)