Pardon My Dust

A few nights ago I was listening to Chris Rice sing about, love - walking with God and reality. A particular song resonated way down deep. I have listened to, and sang along with this song on many occasions but Tuesday night it went deeper than it has before. The name of the song is Pardon My Dust. Read the lyrics, selah (and think about them carefully)

Pardon my dust,
excuse the mess we're making somethin' new out of all of this
I'm saying my prayers, and I'm trying to change so give me some time,
'cause I'm still finding my way
Why are you lookin' at me this way?
pointing your finger, shakin' your head
how 'bout some love along the way, instead

Pardon my dust, excuse this mess
I've left a trail of debris,
so you've gotta be very careful where you step
I've made some mistakes, so what?
Done quite a few things wrong
Could you roll up your tidy sleeves and help a brother along?

(Chorus) Pardon my dust, excuse the mess Please don't be another judge I need to try to impress Stop calling me names, stop casting your stones let the good Lord sort this all out when we are all at home

Pardon my dust,
excuse my mess
help me believe there's gonna be something beautiful on the other side of this
have patience with me,
I'm still sweeping floors
so pardon my dust, I'll pardon yours

Every time I sing that song I remember Matt 7:12.

I can find at least thirty two (32) things that I am specifically to do for others listed in the New Testament, not once am I commanded to judge (critique) my brother or sister.

One more item that I will throw out for consideration. Have you ever heard that we are supposed "to love the sinner but hate their sin?" What we are really commanded to do is love the sinner (Matt 5:44), and hate the sin in our own lives. In my case Matthew 7:3 still applies. Somebody give me a hand with this beam!