Let us not therefore judge one another anymore: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way. Rom 14:13

Sometimes conflict happens. Conflicts and disagreements often happen because we are looking for something to criticize rather than looking for ways to bless. Our scripture passage gives clear instruction to settle conflicts and disagreements. “Let us not…judge one another anymore.” A person who judges another might say, “I am right, and you are wrong.” A judgmental attitude leads to disagreement and divisions. What really matters in life is not who is right and who is wrong, but who is right with God and right with others. Jesus came to be God’s blessing to the world, not to condemn (Jn 3:17, but to save the world and “that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (Jn 10:10). The life-giving ministry of Jesus Christ continues today, and the child of God is God’s blessing to the world. My friend, walk in the Spirit and be led by the Spirit that you may not “put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall” for another. The Holy Spirit seeks to bring unity, peace, and comfort. Father, thank You for the blessing of eternal life through Jesus Christ and the peace of abundant life. Lead me and guide me to be a blessing to others, to always seek unity and comfort those in need and distress. May my words be acceptable to You and peaceful toward others. In the Blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.