For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged.
As I suspect most do, I struggle with this. I genuinely try to live by this. But as an attorney of 27 years, it is very difficult. I try to give people I perceive to be problems the benefit of the doubt. But I've dealt with the worst people imaginable. And it has bitten me many times. I once had a client I had represented for years, and whose two then-current felony cases I... moreMatthew 7:1-2:
Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged.
As I suspect most do, I struggle with this. I genuinely try to live by this. But as an attorney of 27 years, it is very difficult. I try to give people I perceive to be problems the benefit of the doubt. But I've dealt with the worst people imaginable. And it has bitten me many times. I once had a client I had represented for years, and whose two then-current felony cases I had just won (despite the fact he was guilty) burglarize my home. His daughter had even been one of my paralegals at one time. The client's burglary crew removed my safe while I was on vacation for two days with my family. First time off in five years. I lost $300,000. It's now hard for me to suspend judging. And to forgive. Yet, I know I must try.
I'm much more of an "eye for an eye" guy than a "turn the other cheek" guy.
I can't be alone in this. Does anyone else struggle with not judging and forgiving?
CAA Michael Bierman
Priory of King David
Cordis ad Deum
ON THE ALLEGED NON-EXISTENCE OF JESUS AND THE DEVIL IS VERY REAL
It's a fact that Jesus existed as an historical figure. The evidence supporting this is overwhelming. And yet, the modern world often prefers to view him as a mythical or imaginary figure. "The Man in the Sky." But so many other historical figures are accepted to have existed based on almost no remaining evidence. Genghis Khan. Greek philosophers. Many other very famous persons are known to exist through only a handful o... more
ON THE ALLEGED NON-EXISTENCE OF JESUS AND THE DEVIL IS VERY REAL
It's a fact that Jesus existed as an historical figure. The evidence supporting this is overwhelming. And yet, the modern world often prefers to view him as a mythical or imaginary figure. "The Man in the Sky." But so many other historical figures are accepted to have existed based on almost no remaining evidence. Genghis Khan. Greek philosophers. Many other very famous persons are known to exist through only a handful of verifiable documents. And many have been completely fabricated whole cloth, out of thin air. Nonetheless, they're fully accepted, without so much as a blink.
"The greatest thing the devil ever did was to convince the world he didn't exist." Much evil can be done when no one can be blamed. In the chaos of the vacuum. And much good can be erased. The very trick the devil used to hide his own existence is being employed against Christ.
The reason atheists and satanists disbelieve the existence of Jesus is to deny him power. Unfortunately, they have made great headway in today's world. Secretly, if you elimate the good, then only the evil remains.
Food for thought, O my Brothers.
CAA Michael Bierman
Priory of King David
Cordis ad Deum
Hello, King David family. It is my pleasure to announce to you a new member to the Order and to the King David Priory, Michael Bierman from Kenai, Alaska. This is what Michael writes about himself:
"Hello! I hope this finds you well. I am Mike Bierman and I live in Alaska. I've traveled the world as a military brat and have been to every state and many countries. I collect antiques and have significant expertise in numismatics, especially US and Roman coinage. I am an attorney and professional ... moreHello, King David family. It is my pleasure to announce to you a new member to the Order and to the King David Priory, Michael Bierman from Kenai, Alaska. This is what Michael writes about himself:
"Hello! I hope this finds you well. I am Mike Bierman and I live in Alaska. I've traveled the world as a military brat and have been to every state and many countries. I collect antiques and have significant expertise in numismatics, especially US and Roman coinage. I am an attorney and professional screenwriter. My wife of 34 years, Mia, is a Doctor of Pharmacy. We moved to Alaska from Georgia for the fresh air, incredible natural beauty, and a population density of one (1).
While far from perfect, I despise evil in all its forms and strive to be a better person. I routinely try to help others because it's the right thing to do. This Order is not just historically important for its mission and tenets; it must survive to help preserve Christianity in a world in which it is under constant attack. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to being worthy of inclusion in this ancient and important enterprise. God bless you all.
Please join me in welcoming brother Michael!
GSY Renee' Nordio
Prior, King David Priory
Cordis ad Deum (Heart for God) — with CAA Michael Edward Bierman
Hello, Templar family. It is my pleasure to announce to you a new member to the Order and to the King David Priory, Michael Bierman from Kenai, Alaska. This is what Michael writes about himself:
"Hello! I hope this finds you well. I am Mike Bierman and I live in Alaska. I've traveled the world as a military brat and have been to every state and many countries. I collect antiques and have significant expertise in numismatics, especially US and Roman coinage. I am an attorney and professional scr... moreHello, Templar family. It is my pleasure to announce to you a new member to the Order and to the King David Priory, Michael Bierman from Kenai, Alaska. This is what Michael writes about himself:
"Hello! I hope this finds you well. I am Mike Bierman and I live in Alaska. I've traveled the world as a military brat and have been to every state and many countries. I collect antiques and have significant expertise in numismatics, especially US and Roman coinage. I am an attorney and professional screenwriter. My wife of 34 years, Mia, is a Doctor of Pharmacy. We moved to Alaska from Georgia for the fresh air, incredible natural beauty, and a population density of one (1).
While far from perfect, I despise evil in all its forms and strive to be a better person. I routinely try to help others because it's the right thing to do. This Order is not just historically important for its mission and tenets; it must survive to help preserve Christianity in a world in which it is under constant attack. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to being worthy of inclusion in this ancient and important enterprise. God bless you all.
Please join me in welcoming brother Michael!
GSY Renee' Nordio
Prior, King David Priory
Cordis ad Deum (Heart for God) — with CAA Michael Edward Bierman
CAA Greg Norton