Calling my brother sin

It grieves, it pains me

not following Christ’s example

never picking up a stone

not standing in judgment

choosing to show mercy

to die for all of us.

I don’t really care

the pain remains

from these words

from such harsh judgment

falling on my brother, my sister

even a stranger, unjust.

Oh you could candy coat it

You could dip it in chocolate

add bright sprinkles

call it what every you like

the expression used

no comfort.

To me, to my ears,

much more so for my brother,

Your righteous judgment,

 “Love the sinner,

hate the sin.”,

is calling him sin.

Your words cutting

into their flesh

however you package it;

the harm remains

They are born how they are

whatever you claim.

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edited May 15, 2014

Calling my brother sin

edited May 15, 2014

Calling me sin – v3

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edited May 12, 2014

Calling me sin – v2

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May 10, 2014

Calling me sin

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Luke 7:39

Luke 7:41-47

John 4:3-10

John 4:1-42

Samaritan Woman at the Well

“Chapter 5. Sinners, Outcasts and the Poor”

The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus

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edited March 19, 2014

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v5”

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“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v4”

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edited February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v3”

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edited February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v2”

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February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus”

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Lent

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