Judge Gently
Jan/1053
Pray, don’t find fault with the man that limps
Or stumbles along the road.
Unless you have worn the shoes he wears
Or struggled beneath his load.
There may be tacks in his shoes that hurt
Though hidden away from view.
Or the burden he bears placed on your back
Might cause you to stumble too.
Don’t sneer at the man who’s down today
Unless you have felt the blow
That caused his fall or felt the shame
That only the fallen know.
You may be strong but still the blows
That was his if dealt to you
In the selfsame way, at the selfsame time
Might cause you to stagger too.
Don’t be too harsh with the man that sins
Or pelt him with word or stone
Unless you are sure – yea, doubly sure
That you have no sins of your own.
For you know, perhaps, if the tempter’s voice
Should whisper as soft to you
As it did to him when he went astray
It might cause you to falter too.
© Author Unknown
Music © Yuko Ohigashi
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6:14 pm on January 25th, 2010
Beautiful, yes I shouldn’t be so hard on my man, but I just want to share the Love God have given me.
6:19 pm on January 25th, 2010
I put no one down for the simple fact that life can deal a hard blow to anyone , including me.No one is invisible,.
6:32 pm on January 25th, 2010
There was a great great painter,he painted a painting and put all his skills and effort of his life in that painting,put in to the busy place with a board that if you see any difect in it please point out.Because that painting was perfection of his life.After a week when he came he saw board was full of critizism.So deperred and diappointed bring his painting back heart broken.His best friend came along that time and saw him and asked what happened.He told him what happened, his friend told him put that painting on same place and wirte,please correct the mistakes in it.He did and was afraid went back ther after a month scared what is going to happed.When he went there the painting there was as it was he painted.Moral it is easy to critizie.Lovely card,beautiful Net Hug amazing work of art.God bless you.
6:49 pm on January 25th, 2010
Great! The moral is: do not criticize unless you have something better to add, or unless you had a similar experience and can empathize with the person.
7:01 pm on January 25th, 2010
Moral of story: Don’t judge another until you walk in their shoes.
8:24 pm on January 25th, 2010
The world would be a much better place if more people felt this way.
God Bless.
8:25 pm on January 25th, 2010
So people still are same.If some-one is innocent..then come straightforward..just like me…if you think you are not a problem for others to judge and thier mentality….so why stay behind the curtain? As personally I have very bad experoence for me..as all life have been innocent..but there are people..istead of building a bridge between a people they always like to critisize about the people who barely they know even.So just be ashame of yourself..do better no-one will tell you.Do not abuse innocent people, women and children just because they are not from your community.And somehow there are people all look yellow to jaundice eyes.Begging for lust and luxury is a worst hobby which any woman should not have it even.So judge yourself then write here.THIS NETHUG.COM IS A SITE FOR DECENT PEOPLE NOT FOR PERSONAL JEALOUSY TO TAKE OUT.KEEP YOUR HEART SAFE AND PUIT AN OINTMENT OF LOVE.LOVE HELAS..BURNING HEART.
9:15 pm on January 25th, 2010
The bible says: “Judge ye not, that thee be judged.”
Indian saying: “Walk a mile in his shoes.”
Judge Gently is so true… Hesitate before you start to judge and in that hesitation,
you will realize that you are glad that you don’t walk in that person’s shoes.
Blessings Elizabeth
10:52 pm on January 25th, 2010
This could not have come at a more perfect time.Thank-you kindly
12:44 am on January 26th, 2010
Elizabeth, You are correct as usual,
Lonely Hill, Your story is wonderful and makes me realise
That I have a lot to learn. Thanks to both of You for the Wisdom.
Very few people are gifted in this manner. Keep smiling.
3:12 am on January 26th, 2010
This is a great card and only we can judge ourselves and give an honest answer. I love the view of the sceenery and God’s wonderful creation, It is very peaceful and soothing, this card needs some music!
3:46 am on January 26th, 2010
This is a great lesson that we all should learn. We are humans, we tend to judge others, but mostly we don’t look at ourselves. Specially in LOVE relationship, it’s so hard if you fall in love with someone , if that person had lied to you, from the start , but your love for him, couldn’t be erased . Everyone laughed at you, how silly you are, but they don’t exactly knew what you feel deep in your heart. until they experience it. in short” it’s easy said than done”. People won’t understand you at all , because they were not in your shoe.
4:22 am on January 26th, 2010
The Four Reliances
First, rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings,
not on the words;
Second, rely on the teachings,
not on the personality of the teacher;
Third, rely on real wisdom,
not superficial interpretation;
And fourth, rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind,
not on judgmental perceptions.
:Traditional Buddhist teaching
7:36 am on January 26th, 2010
Good message, its full of good points/lessons . Not to critisize or judge anyone.
7:50 am on January 26th, 2010
Just the thought of our Father in Heaven gently holding us is so comforting.
‘HE GENTLY HOLDS’.
7:50 am on January 26th, 2010
I see this e-card as being a sound advice and admonition for all, so that instead of being fault finders, and looking down on others, especially those befalling by one calamity or the othe; we should show good understanding and love to them. Kudos to the writer of this card.
8:05 am on January 26th, 2010
My apologies to the writer of ‘Judge Gently’!
I was so engrossed in Elizabeth’s and Lonely Hills words
that I failed to praise the writer’s sound advice / style .
A Zillion Kudos to the writer !
12:31 pm on January 26th, 2010
We are spiritual beings,haveing physical expiriences.
God gives a load to carry as havy as one can carry to realize that ” I AM GOD ” -
leave your burdens to me.”
1:05 pm on January 26th, 2010
Psychology of all forms is the devil workshop, judge not the flesh, but the spirit.
8:48 pm on January 26th, 2010
Sindu: Thank you for the compliment…I aso see that you have a sense of humor.
Good…that is very important to brighten up the day and it teaches me to laugh at
myself when needed.
Blessings Elizabeth W.
11:39 pm on January 26th, 2010
shamrose what you mean,what you are trying to say.It is not good to look at nagtive side.I appriciate if you explain who’s words are bothering you.Yes you do are right that we have to think first and then write.Applys on you too friend,if my words hurts anyone and your feeling.I am sorry you feel that way,but not mean to make anyone feel bad.Sindu thanks it is sweet of you.
12:19 am on January 27th, 2010
Lonely Hill: Thanks for Your very much important points,
Yeah, the Rules apply To all. The Lord loves us all the same so there’s
No preferential treatment for anyone.
God may only appear invisible but if we reflect/concentrate on Him, we
will begin to see the creator in all.
8:05 am on January 27th, 2010
God created us not to be a judge to any one else but for us to judge ourselves. He alone is perfect, we all are sinners in his eyes. Everyone of us will give account unto Him some day. I thank God, I am a sinner and by his grace He saved me.
8:34 am on January 27th, 2010
Kudos to You Betty for hitting the nail on the head !
The Cloud of Unknowing reads:
‘For it is not what you are or have been that GOD looks at with His merciful
eyes, but what you would be’.
12:20 pm on January 27th, 2010
Very good points and I think the reason we are here is to take care of God’s creation and be fruitful and promote the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and most of all love one another. God bless each day in our lives
3:56 pm on January 27th, 2010
lonely hill..will tell me what is about?
as i really do not know..just was reading a comments..but who r u? what kind of games r beling played?
n who started it? if u think u r right then prove to me…what n to whom i said?
if u r honest..come front..please so some of the hidden secres which are known to people rather then me.”lonely hill” very interesting..looks like made on behalf os some-one…Whatever..how do u know me? and with this philosophy if u think un r right..then again please come forward..as myself is a mooooooooost easy going , innocent n stupid in this whole world.u do not know a bit about me…so please…enjoy poems only.or if u think it is ur birth …..?then i will back up to keep u guys happppy.ok?
answer ., do not ignore.
4:53 pm on January 27th, 2010
Hey Lonely Hill . I would also like to know what’s going with your permission of course?
9:05 pm on January 27th, 2010
Lonely Hill: I liked the moral of your story about the painter…very good.
The “people” were quick to criticize the painting, but when told how
to “correct” it, they found that they couldn’t.
“Judge ye not that thee be judged.”
( I bet that the painting was good.)
Blessings, Elizabeth
9:50 pm on January 27th, 2010
Elizabeth:
I intend to write out the lesson of the
Line ‘Judge ye not lest ye be judged’ and stick it onto the fridge as
A constant reminder.
10:27 pm on January 27th, 2010
Matthew 7: 1 Judge not, that ye be not judge.
Matthew 7: 3,4 And why beholdest thou the moth that is in thy brother’s eye, but cosiderest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
Thanks Hazel!
2:27 am on January 28th, 2010
it says very true! we all are have up and down time, we shall always share the feelings and expreience of life and but not look down people who are in need of help.
we all might have that moment of time need help too.
the poem is very well structured! with wonderful rhyming, each word, each line is full of hope and strength of life! very enjoy it!
7:04 am on January 28th, 2010
Lonely Hill: If someone alledgedly or actually hurt your feelings in any way, please go forward and address this issue with the person concerned.
I’m sure that this will result in both parties feeling lighter and much happier.
You are too smart and special to allow anything to get the better of you.
2:31 pm on January 28th, 2010
In one of the pictures: The winding brown road with trees on either side, before you get to the “bend” in the road to the RIGHT, I see a brown wooden cross. Can you see it?
I feel it was put there by JESUS to show us he is waiting for us, to help us, always.
Am I the only one to see it??? Let me know, thanks…
Blessings, Elizabeth W.
3:18 pm on January 28th, 2010
Elizabeth: Yes, I see the wooden cross, it’s amazing and there’s something magical about the trees…the pictures have great views that are soothing and the one with the town and color trees and hills are magical also. There is something about nature that always capture my heart and fills it with lots of peace, do you feel that way about nature? It’s wonderful to feel the gentle breeze of the air and walk barefooted on the dry fresh cut grass!
9:37 pm on January 28th, 2010
Love: Oh my, barefooted on the grass…that makes me want to see Spring real soon.
I feed the birds from the upper deck and gaze out into our 2 1/2 acres and just look in amazement at the wonder of GOD’s world and thank Him. It gives you a sense of peace, doesn’t it??? It is better than any tranquilzer… GOD’s Love, right before our eyes. Thank you again GOD !!! Blessings Elizabeth W.
4:20 am on January 29th, 2010
Elizabeth: It is a peaceful feeling that words can’t describe…I see you also like nature and it amazes me to know you feed the birds, because I have a passion for God’s animals. Looking at God’s creation I agree is God’s love given to us each day! Blessings Love
5:02 am on January 29th, 2010
I am always very much blessed with this net and most of you are mended my brokness a lot … and wish you all in this net long live and God bless you and keep u all in ur journey… I always blessed by you and i WILL TAHNK YOU DEAR ALLLLLL
2:23 pm on January 30th, 2010
I looked out at nature and there was GOD, I smiled and thanked GOD for His wonderfulness in showing it to me and He was pleased…
Blessings Elizabeth W.
Praise be to GOD !!!
7:20 pm on January 30th, 2010
I love this team; made up of those I hope to meet in heaven. May grace keep us all…
9:16 pm on January 30th, 2010
I was amazed at the other picture that have the straight road and the trees on both sides, I noticed on the left side there is also a cross formed with the stem of the tree and I think a branch it shows overlapping it and making a cross. It’s the tallest stem tree kind of in the middle and toward the top view of the stem you can see it…many wonders God give us to see and enjoy! Blessings
9:36 pm on January 30th, 2010
Love: I also saw the cross on the left side of the road, but thought that no one would see it as it is so delicate and almost invisible…”Seek and ye shall find” is so true…GOD’s messages and beauty is all around us.
Blessings Elizabeth W.
10:21 pm on January 30th, 2010
Yes, I believe there are signs from God all around us in God’s creation. The roads looks very peaceful to walk and view the wonderful nature God has given us. Blessings Love
1:01 am on January 31st, 2010
Love never fails to amaze me with the most divine comments. Yes,
I feel our Fathers presence when I am alone with Him spending quality time
with the glowworms at night.
Their lights ‘flickering’ gives me a warm and cuddly feeling of my Father’s permanent protection,
Light and Love.
5:56 am on February 3rd, 2010
Love
9:16 pm on January 30th, 2010
Quote:
I was amazed at the other picture that have the straight road and the trees on both sides, I noticed on the left side there is also a cross formed with the stem of the tree and I think a branch it shows overlapping it and making a cross. It’s the tallest stem tree kind of in the middle and toward the top view of the stem you can see it…many wonders God give us to see and enjoy! Blessings
Yes, i see this , too.
7:45 am on February 5th, 2010
The Lord has His means of sending a msg. @ the right time: A reminder
to be Silent !
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field.
While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him..
As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was.
The dung was actually thawing him out!
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.
Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.
Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who sh@ts on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of sh@t is your
friend.
(3) And when you’re in deep sh@t, it’s best to keep
your mouth shut!
2:19 pm on February 6th, 2010
Sinners are mirrors. When we see faults in them, we must realize that they
Only reflect the evil in us. Ba’al Shem Tov
2:58 pm on February 6th, 2010
it is what you look for is what you see ,so much to be thankfull for
2:59 pm on February 6th, 2010
the pictures are beautifull
3:00 pm on February 6th, 2010
it is what you look for is what you see in others
12:43 pm on February 15th, 2010
Don’t look down on a man unless you’re picking him up.
4:38 am on February 18th, 2010
“If we really want to love
we must learn how to forgive”
Mother Theresa
2:40 am on February 27th, 2010
If everyone read and understood this poem, there will be more songs sung.
2:56 am on February 27th, 2010
“When you are free of sin, you will be free of misperception.
Misperception is the only sin there is,
and it does not exist in the Mind of God.”