Being misjudged is a crucible, but don’t ever let it foster bitterness. If you cannot remedy the situation and clear your good name, keep in mind that neither could Christ.
Our judgments of others are choices. Therefore we must respect that others will make such choices. We must therefore be responsible for our own. And if we are responsible for them, we must value meekness, which gives strength to the mind to offer another the benefit of the doubt, insofar as is reasonable.
When we suffer misjudgment, may we first offer it up in reparation for those we have been hasty and malicious with in our judgments. None of us are immaculate as the Virgin Mary. May we also prefer this misjudgment to being held in the favor of others as a way, if God so wills, that we offer it in solidarity with Christ for His sake.
But may we also find our own support, may God grace us with friends, and may we ultimately only be fearful and trusting of God’s good judgments.
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1 thought on “Being Misjudged”
Thanks Father. To the extent blaming someone is judging, I am reminded that a finger pointed at the other also has the other fingers back at myself. One of which now signifies “offering it up” as you say.