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Billy Graham's Daily Devotion

Prejudice Is Weakness

October 24, 2013

Judge not, that ye be not judged.
–Matthew 7:1

The word prejudice means “prejudging” or “making an estimate of others without knowing the facts.” Prejudice is a mark of weakness, not of strength. Prejudice is measured by computing the distance between our own biased opinions and the real truth. If we would all be perfectly honest before God, there would be no prejudice.

Prayer for the day

You love each one of us with a love that breaks through all prejudicial barriers, Father. Forgive me for the times I judge others. Purify my heart, that I may be used to draw people together into the bond of Christ’s unifying love.

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6 Comments

Bethel says 10.24.2011, 10:59 p.m.

That was indeed a message to me. AMEN

Elizabeth says 10.24.2011, 12:34 a.m.

It has been said that a first impression can be made in one introduction or observation. I think of the poor and disabled. My prayer is to be more obedient to God and not of the flesh.

karen honaker says 10.24.2011, 08:18 a.m.

amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lisa says 10.24.2011, 07:06 a.m.

That is so true. Sometimes I have been prejudiced because I was acting on what I had been taught by others. We should only be concerned about making our life more Christlike, then we would have a open heart.

Gerry says 10.24.2011, 06:53 a.m.

I don't think there is a person alive that would like to be judged wrongly or to be negatively spoken of. Why slander anyone? If their behavior is inappropriate they are accountable to God . We are all far from perfect. Rather than being a hypocrite, concentrate on being the best we can be , as children of the Living God.

Ahalia says 10.24.2011, 05:08 a.m.

Thank you for the prayer. It reminds not to judge others

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