The Benefit of the Doubt
by Zeke Flores
Sometimes, we say, "Give me the benefit of the doubt."
We want some leeway, some wiggle room, some consideration, some understanding. But are we willing to extend that same courtesy to others? The church and the world would undoubtedly be better off if we were as patient with others as we expect them to be with ourselves. If you put up with yourself, why not put up with everyone else?
"For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you" (Matthew 7:2).