Assuming the Best

It is very easy to think poorly of others. Being critical of others seems to come naturally to us. We gossip, critically wondering why others can’t be more like us. Consider how absurd this is. If we used the same measuring stick with ourselves that we often use with others, we would come up short. Christ spoke often about the importance of not judging others, warning even “In the same way you judge other, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Matthew 7:2). Next time you consider evaluating another’s actions or points of view, you will be measured accordingly.  

Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center.  He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis.  If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website.  Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You.  He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.