Christians vs Pharisees

not speaking of anything in particular, just making an observation.... Sometimes we really need to think about the things we say, because even though we are stating our opinion and beliefs, we can be condemning someone without realizing it. We need to realize that a sin is a sin, and there is no greater or lesser of sins. Other than denying God. But that's not my point. We tend to demonize some sins while sweeping others under the carpet as not being such a big deal. But remember, the murderer who accepts Christ will be heaven, while the gossiper who does not will be in hell. If we as Christians truly want to see people saved, we need to quit judging and condemning people by making their sins seem unforgivable. In OUR eyes, they may seem unforgivable but God is willing to forgive all. IF we are supposed to be like Christ, we need to guard our words. Or are we acting like the Pharisee's and saying "Wow, I am not as bad of a sinner as THAT person, look what THEY did." We all sin, and none is greater or lesser than others. I have been judged and cut deeply by the words of people who profess to love me, but because they don't understand where I come from, they say things that hurt. We are told to confess our sins, one to another so we can pray for each other and be healed. But how can we do that if we constantly fear judgement, gossip and condemnation because our sins are outside of what is an "acceptable sin." I say this to myself, because I am guilty of this at times. but as I spend more time with the people Jesus hung out with, I have had my eyes opened. It doesn't matter what you USED to be, it matters what you are now, through Christ. But as long as we as Christians continue to make cutting comments about the sins of others, we are not practicing "Love the sinner, hate the sin," because while we are saying that with our mouth, we are showing something exactly oppositve with our actions. IF we want sinners to come to church and find forgiveness, we need to stop acting like we have the right to cast stones. We need to show the love that Christ showed. We need to reach our hand out and help up the ones who have fallen. We need to love, and try to see people for what they are, not what they WERE. Watch our words, and stop killing people with the things that come out of our mouths. THOU SHALT NOT KILL does not mean simply spilling the blood of another, to gossip is to murder their reputation and integrity. To judge without knowing is to murder their self esteem and self worth. To be unforgiving is to murder their sense of hope. We kill people daily by thoughts, words and deeds, not just with guns and knives. If we want to be like Christ, then look at the example He left. Love, accept, forgive, help, uplift, encourage. Don't be a Pharisee....Don't destroy someone whose struggle you have no idea about.... "Forgive us Father, for we know not what we do".....