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No wicked scales

Posted on January 24, 2021 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

The broader issue is that God hates double standards. When we hold someone else to a higher standard than we are willing to obey, then we are violating this principle. This is what Jesus was talking about in the opening verses of Matthew chapter 7.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: judging, repentance, Sin

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