We are taught in
the scriptures and by prophets that we will be judged in the manner that we
judge others. The significance of this doctrine is clear. My eternity is
effected by the way I look at others. Plus, I know that I feel nasty when I look
at others in an unloving way, and I feel happy when I see others in the way
that Christ sees them. I know that I feel sad when I feel I have been judged
wrongly. I do not want to be the cause of this hurt on others. I will
continually strive to see others in Christ’s eyes. I will see them for their divine
potential. I will look at them as children of God striving to be better. If I
do this, I know that I will be judged likewise on judgment day.
“I imagine that every person on earth has been affected in some way by the destructive spirit of contention, resentment, and revenge. Perhaps there are even times when we recognize this spirit in ourselves. When we feel hurt, angry, or envious, it is quite easy to judge other people, often assigning dark motives to their actions in order to justify our own feelings of resentment.”
–President Uchtdorf, The Merciful Obtain Mercy, April 2012 General Conference
“But
when it comes to our own prejudices and grievances, we too often justify our
anger as righteous and our judgment as reliable and only appropriate. Though we
cannot look into another’s heart, we assume that we know a bad motive or even a
bad person when we see one. We make exceptions when it comes to our own
bitterness because we feel that, in our case, we have all the information we
need to hold someone else in contempt.”
–President Uchtdorf, The Merciful Obtain Mercy, April 2012 General Conference
–President Uchtdorf, The Merciful Obtain Mercy, April 2012 General Conference
“This
topic of judging others could actually be taught in a two-word sermon. When it
comes to hating, gossiping, ignoring, ridiculing, holding grudges, or wanting
to cause harm, please apply the following: Stop it! It’s that simple. We simply have
to stop judging others and replace judgmental thoughts and feelings with a
heart full of love for God and His children.”
–President Uchtdorf, The Merciful Obtain Mercy, April 2012 General Conference
–President Uchtdorf, The Merciful Obtain Mercy, April 2012 General Conference
“Immersion
in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment. The word
of God inspires commitment and acts as a healing balm for hurt feelings, anger,
or disillusionment. When our commitment is diminished for any
reason, part of the solution is repentance.”
–Elder Cook, Can Ye Feel So Now? October 2012 General Conference
–Elder Cook, Can Ye Feel So Now? October 2012 General Conference
“Remember,
it is not up to us to judge. Judgment is the
Lord’s.
President Thomas S. Monson has specifically asked us to have the 'courage
to refrain from judging others.' He has also asked every faithful member to rescue those who have tasted
of the gospel fruit and then have fallen away, as well as those who have not
yet found the strait and narrow path.”
–Elder Cook, In Tune to the Music of Faith, April 2012 General Conference
–Elder Cook, In Tune to the Music of Faith, April 2012 General Conference
“The
attributes by which we shall be judged one day are all spiritual. These include love, virtue, integrity, compassion, and service to others.”
–Elder Nelson, Thanks Be to God, April 2012 General Conference
–Elder Nelson, Thanks Be to God, April 2012 General Conference
“Jesus
asked the Pharisees, ‘What think ye of Christ?’In
the final assessment, our personal discipleship will not be judged by friends
or foes. Rather, as Paul said, ‘We shall all stand before the judgment seat of
Christ.’ At that day the important question for each of us will be, ‘What
thinks Christ of me?’”
–Elder Anderson, What Thinks Christ of Me? April 2012 General Conference
–Elder Anderson, What Thinks Christ of Me? April 2012 General Conference
“Be
we all reminded that, in the Lord’s own way and time, no blessings will be
withheld from His faithful Saints.
The Lord will judge and reward each individual
according to heartfelt desire as well as deed."
–Elder Nelson, Nurturing Marriage, April 2006 General Conference
–Elder Nelson, Nurturing Marriage, April 2006 General Conference
“To
nonmembers, I say that while you do not have to accept the gospel, we must
offer it to you. There is something of great significance to you and to us in
our having offered you a chance to accept it. The gospel stands as true for
those who reject it as for those who accept it—both will be judged by it.”
–President Packer, Where Much is Given, Much is Required, October 1974 General Conference
–President Packer, Where Much is Given, Much is Required, October 1974 General Conference
“May
we ever watch over one another, assisting in times of need. Let us not be
critical and judgmental but let us be tolerant, ever emulating the Savior’s
example of loving-kindness. In that vein, may we willingly serve one another.
May we pray for the inspiration to know of the needs of those around us, and
then may we go forward and provide assistance.”
–President Monson, God Be with You Till We Meet Again, October 2012 General Conference
–President Monson, God Be with You Till We Meet Again, October 2012 General Conference
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