- Why was Shrek grumpy and “blocking” donkey? [because his feelings were hurt]
- Does anyone remember what Shrek said about judging? [“People judge me before they even know me”]
- Has this ever happened to you? / How does it make you feel?
- Are we ever justified to judge people like this?
- Have you ever judged people like this?
Not only does it crush people – it breaks God’s heart too!
We sometimes judge people this way at school and in our regular lives.
Imagine how much more horrible it would feel to be judged at church!
Watch this video that shows people describing their experiences at church
- Can any of you relate to any of these? (explain… examples?)
- Does this give you a different perspective on how new kids to youth group might feel when you don’t say ‘hi’ to them? [like we’re better than they are, they aren’t acceptable, not cool enough, etc.]
This form of judging is probably one of the most common. But this is something no one is entitled to do!
Judge: To form a negative evaluation of someone based upon our impressions
This form of judging is probably one of the most common. But this is something no one is entitled to do!
(Make sure to read about all of the types of judging before you judge what is ok and what is not!)
