"Don't Judge Others" - Truth or Cop-out?

Bible Text:  "Judge not, that you be not judged" (Matthew 7:1)

Ever heard someone say, “The bible says ‘do not judge’? You probably have.  Chances are, you've probably said it yourself.  But is this actually a true statement, or just a nice cop-out to keep others away from pointing out our errors?  Well, let’s examine the popular scripture that is often quoted in support of this statement.

Are You Taking God for Granted?

Bible Text: "1 Samuel 2:12-17

Have you ever experienced being taken for granted by someone - perhaps a friend or a family member?  How did you feel?  Is in it sad that it is often those closest and most familiar with us that mostly take us for granted?