We are all sinners and deserve to be punished, but it is not up to us to judge others and find them guilty or innocent. Neither should we stand idly by and condone the evils we see. Instead we are called to condemn the sin and love the sinner. This is not always our first instinct. However, we must learn to foster this habit of merciful justice if we are to learn to love our family, friends, and neighbors as we ought to.
Who have we condemned in our lives? Who have we condoned? How can we cultivate merciful justice in our lives without being judgmental or liaise-faire?
O Lord, we are sinners remind us not to cast stones of condemnation at others, but rather offer them words of mercy.
Amen.
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