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We
can only change when we
accept things as they are now. Spiritually, this is rooted in repentance.
Acceptance is often quickly realized when we examine ourselves using the spiritual principle of
non-judgment.
Here is a selection of quotes from the Bible on being non-judgmental:
Matthew 7:1-2 Matthew 7:5 "You judge by appearances, but I do not judge anyone. And even if I should judge, my judgment is valid, because I am not alone, but it is I and the Father who sent me." John 12:47 Luke 6:37 Romans 2:1 Romans 14:10 Romans 14: 13 James 4:12 These Biblical teachings support the principle that we are to be non-judgmental. Why do we judge? We do so because it gives us a sense of control, as a way of "pressuring" others or ourselves to change. To stop judging is to let go of control. The paradox occurs when we discover that people change faster and more willingly when we accept them as they are now. The same is true for ourselves. We change ourselves more rapidly and easily when we accept the possibility that we will never change. The only way to truly believe this is to try it. Experience is the key ingredient to overcoming the 'oppositeness' of the Present Living approach to influencing other people to change. Becoming accepting & non-judgmental is an action process, not an academic one. We have spent several years refining a particular method that helps people intentionally become non-judgmental. No one becomes non-judgmental through intellectual study. Rather, we become non-judgmental through noticing our real world experiences and intentionally uncovering and letting go of the reasons why we are judging ourselves and others. With consistency, we learn to feel peace and joy in place of fear and anxiety. |
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