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“Judge Not, That Ye Be Not Judged” by Dr. Monica Burns-Capers, Ph.D
Matthew 6:7-8 States “Judge Not, That Ye Be Not Judged.” It Goes On To Further State “Stop Judging Others, and You Will Not Be Judged. For Others Will Treat You As You Treat Them. Whatever Measure You Use In Judging Others, It Will Be Used To Measure How You Are Judged.”
When you judge others, stop and think of all of your own flaws and how you would feel at the receiving end of the judgment. There isn't one human being on this earth who possesses enough knowledge to judge anyone at all anyway! Those who judge are quick to call themselves Christians, Romans 8:1-11 States “You Are Not Controlled By Your Sinful Nature. You Are Controlled By The Spirit If You Have The Spirit of God Living In You. And Remember, That Those Who Do Not Have The Spirit of Christ Living In Them Are Not Christians At All). Furthermore, if you are a true Christian, judgment of others and Christianity can never co-exist in the same mind and spirit.
The “holier-than-thou crew” is also quick to point out in blatant judgment of others that “people need to go to church or they won't be saved or make it to heaven.” Now...if the “holier-than-thou crew” really read their bibles and could clearly comprehend its scriptures, they would know that Acts 17:24 States “He Is The God Who Made The World and Everything In It. Since He Is Lord of Heaven and Earth He Doesn't Live In Man-Made Temples.”
Never allow others to make you feel guilty or unworthy because you may not attend church everyday of the week as they do. The very people who are judging you because you don't attend church regularly, are the main folk or so-called Christians whom can't seem to get out of church quick enough, before they are talking negatively about others they've just worshiped and praised the Lord With; using profanity while still at church, and not to mention falling asleep while the Pastor's delivering their message! In essence, church is a group a people becoming a holy temple for the Lord. Church lives within each of us. Going to a building called “church” doesn't guarantee you a place anywhere beyond this world. You must already have church in your hearts first and foremost.
This article was written to share a few lessons on judgment. I'm not a religious person, but rather a spiritual person. I believe that the Bible is an Instructional Guide To Living Life according to the laws of the creator of this Great Universe. When the Bible is utilized to recite scripture to make others fear making mistakes in their own lives, it is being used and interpreted incorrectly. We must make mistakes to learn, grow, and develop spiritually. Ephesians 4:15-16 States “We Will Hold To The Truth In Love, Becoming More and More In Every Way Like Christ, Who Is The Head of His Body, The Church. Under His Direction, The Whole Body Is Fitted Together Perfectly. As Each Part Does Its Own Special Work, It Helps The Other Parts Grow, So That The Whole Body Is Healthy and Growing and Full of Love.” When one of us stumbles and fall, we should be there to pick them up instead of judging them.
To you who make judging others a regular part of your day, you too are also being judged. To the news media whose jobs are to destroy the lives of the people you destructively report about without any compassion whatsoever, your days are coming if you're not already living in the negativity you've created. What you put out into this world, you'll surely get it back be it good or bad. So...When the time comes for those who are judging to be judged, Romans 2:5-6 States “For There Is Going To Come A Day of Judgment When God, The First Judge of All The World, Will Judge All People According To What They Have Done.”
And don't forget Matthew 6:7-8 States “Judge Not, That Ye Be Not Judged.” Stop Judging Others, and You Will Not Be Judged. For Others Will Treat You As You Treat Them. Whatever Measure You Use In Judging Others, It Will Be Used To Measure How You Are Judged.”
Dr. Monica Burns-Capers, Ph.D Copyright © 2009. Dr. Monica Burns-Capers, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved.
Dr. Monica Burns-Capers, Ph.D Is A Writer, University Lecturer, Organizational Management & Behavior Consultant and Founder of Monica Mi'Chelle Communications: A Professional Writing and Management Consulting Practice. CLICK HERE For Website.
EDUCATION + CREATION = PROSPERITY! by DR. MONICA BURNS-CAPERS, PH.D Education is Knowledge that can never be taken away from you. Applied Knowledge from Education is Creation resulting in new ideas, spontaneous thoughts, and a passion for something that you truly love. Education and Creation combined equals imminent success for the Creator. We as African American people shop for products that are specialized for us, but sold by others, particularly Orientals who sell Black Hair Products. We need to begin educating ourselves so that we can Create products to be utilized by our own people. I've heard the stories of going into the Oriental stores to purchase hair products, only to be disrespected and followed around the whole entire time. Why would you want to spend your money there? Maybe because there aren't very many African American owned Beauty Supply stores offering the products that we need; and some of the ones that are Black-Owned, offer poor quality products and the prices are way too high! So that's where the success of the Orientals comes into play. They offer quality products that they know we want and sometimes need. Their prices are not bad either. They even go so far as to negotiate prices on the spot just to ensure your purchase! They are catering to us, but in some instances, not in a respectful manner. I've also heard the reasons that some African American people don't shop with Black-Owned Businesses, specifically, that prices are just too high and attitudes run rampart. If you are not a people person, this business is not for you. You can't expect to gain and retain customers with poor attitudes. Once you open your own store, you can freely choose who you wish to sell to, but if you choose based on your own personal reasons such as: the looks of other women, jealous or envious reasons, and so on and so forth, your Black-Owned Business will never be successful. And...If you are just in it for the money, you should not go into business at all, as you will be undoubtedly disappointed. Whatever you have a passion for, so does other people. You can turn your passion into a successful business and those same people who share your passion, will be your loyal customers; provided your service and the quality of your products are excellent and consistent. We need to stop complaining and blaming others, and start educating, creating and prospering. The time you spend complaining and blaming, is time you can spend contributing to your education and creation. Education + Creation = Prosperity. Copyright (c) Dr. Monica Burns-Capers, Ph.D Dr. Monica Burns-Capers, Ph.D Is A Lecturer, Expert and Featured Writer, Organizational Management & Behavior Consultant, and Founder of Monica Mi’Chelle Communications: A Professional Writing and Management Consulting Practice. www.mmcommunications.design.officelive.com
| | THE "N WORD" HAS NO POWER! BY DR. MONICA BURNS-CAPERS, PH.D The history of the "N Word" is one of hatred, bitterness, and one utilized in attempts to make an entire race of people conform to a simple, but ugly word that does not in any way describes or labels them. Those individuals who insists on utilizing this word in these modern times, gains the power derived from this word, only if and when the reaction to the "N Word" from whom it's directed towards.... is one of negativity. When the "N Word" is used in the African American community, it's primarily a term of endearment, but why use a word that originated from hatred? There is nothing endearing about affectionately calling anyone in the African American race a word whose foundation solely lies in hatred. When this word is used by a different race of people towards African Americans, we are hurt and angry. But why? We allow it to go on all day long in our homes, the music our kids listens to, from friends and family and so on and so forth. What's the difference? Is it because one version is spelled with "er" and the other 'a" at the end. You may perceive your use and reaction to this word as you like, but the meanings of these words, regardless of how they are spelled, are the same. Whoever invented the "N Word" also thought it acceptable to publish it in the Websters Dictionary many years ago as referring to Negros or African Americans. That word is no longer in the Dictionary; However, there is a word spelled differently but sounds similar in the current edition of Websters Dictionary - ("Niggardly or Niggard")- defined as "Cheap, Stingy, or Miserable." Now... just because the word's spelled differently with another definition, it sounds like the original "N Word" regardless of its etymology. Words aren't offensive until we intentionally and hatefully direct them towards others in a demeaning and demorailizing way. Although the meaning of "Niggardly" has no reference in meaning to the other "N Word, some people utilizes the word as so. So what would one think if they aren't familiar with the word? They would misconstrue these comments as offensive which in turn, makes everyone else uncomfortable. To many African Americans who are not yet familiar with the word "Niggardly," the base and foundation (because of the sound ) will be associated with the word "Nigger." So if someone calls you "niggardly," or speak of this word in your presence, will you give the word power by reacting negatively to it? If so, according to Webster's Dictionary, you'll be acting "cheap or miserable." Or.....Will you have the understanding that this person is obviously not intellectually sound enough to even attempt to comprehend the wisdom that could be imparted upon him/her at that present moment? Dr. Monica Burns-Capers, Ph.D Copyright © 2009. Dr. Monica Burns-Capers, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved. Dr. Monica Burns-Capers, Ph.D Is A Writer, University Lecturer, Organizational Management & Behavioral Consultant and Founder of Monica Mi'Chelle Communications: A Professional Writing and Management Consulting Practice.
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