The Bible does not hide the flaws of the people within its pages. Instead, it highlights both their strengths and weaknesses, showing us the depth of God's love—that His love is not based on the merit of our actions alone. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). The challenge is that men judge, but God justifies; He does not condemn—He redeems. "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1).

The story of Tamar shows a woman who slept with her father-in-law, yet she was considered righteous (Genesis 38). David took another man's wife and arranged for her husband's death, yet he was called a man after God's own heart (2 Samuel 11, Acts 13:22). Sarah sent Hagar and her child into the desert (Genesis 21:10), and Solomon was instructed by his father to eliminate specific people before becoming king (1 Kings 2:5-9). I don't know which Bible you are reading, but the Bible I read shows me imperfect people chosen by a perfect God. Let us not condemn others for their mistakes but strive to see them as God sees them. God is not for perfect people; He is for all. "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18).

When I read the Bible, I was struck by how it does not hide the character of the people within it. It does not try to justify them but presents them as they are. For example, consider both David and King Saul. King Saul did not take another man's wife or commit adultery, yet David, despite his sins, was called a man after God's own heart. Saul’s primary recorded error was disobedience—he sacrificed before the appointed time, whereas God desired his obedience (1 Samuel 15:22-23). Saul’s error is magnified, but ultimately, it was the state of his heart that mattered. When David sinned, he repented, and his heart’s posture determined how God dealt with him. "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me" (Psalm 51:10). The challenge in the church today is that many judge others not by how God sees them but by their own perspective.

I recall a story from the late Kenneth Hagin, who wrote about an incident in his church. A man came to preach, and the congregation was upset, questioning why a sinner was allowed to speak. After the service, a woman approached Hagin, expressing her disapproval. He responded that before the man came to church, he had made his heart right with the Lord. Meanwhile, the accuser—the woman who considered herself righteous—had been living in bitterness for 15 years. This story reflects how God looks beyond actions to the heart. "Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7).

Both Saul and David sinned. Saul’s sin may seem less severe because he disobeyed out of a desire for Israel’s victory, while David succumbed to the lust of his flesh. However, David’s repentance set him apart. God doesn’t love perfect people—He loves those willing to trust Him so that He may perfect them. "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9). Salvation is by grace. The seed produced through Tamar is counted in the lineage of Jesus, showing that God’s love is not based on human actions but on what Christ has done. "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8-9).

Many today walk in judgment, like the Pharisees, believing they are more righteous than others. But righteousness is not about our deeds; it is about God’s work in us. "For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you" (Matthew 7:2). Many are angry because they judge others instead of preaching God's word to them with love.

In conclusion, the prophetic word given to Samuel was about the errors of Eli's house, yet Samuel later struggled with the same issue regarding his own children (1 Samuel 8:1-3). Sometimes, we judge others in areas where we ourselves are weak. "Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?" (Matthew 7:3). Instead of judging and condemning, let us pray for one another. Let this be a season where we spread God's love and stand on His truth. God bless you.