Jesus came not to condemn...

Self righteous individuals can only see the faults in others. In addition they try to make others look bad so they can look good. The self righteous are always quick on the trigger to judge others. They put others on a guilt trip.

Jesus on the other hand says he came not to condemn, but that the world through him might be saved. Jesus lifts us out of condemnation. He lifts us out of oppression and depression. He redeems and saves us.

Jesus takes our condemnation and our robe of sin and gives us a white robe of righteousness. He forgives our past sins and covers us with his grace.

Now we have to live in a world where we are hated and despised. We are persecuted and harassed. Therefore we need pastors and brethren that can love and comfort us. Paul the apostle was a brilliant strategist. He cared and loved the churches he had established. The church at Thessalonica was troubled by the enemy, so Paul sent young Timothy to establish and comfort the believers there.

As believers in Christ, our faith is called into question everyday in some form or the other. Thus we need pastors that can rightly interpret and declare the word of God, so that we would be strengthened and comforted. So beloved let us love one another.