You can’t judge people because they sin differently: Every person is different. In this discussion, we try to embrace individuality. Judging people sometimes happens as a natural process, but it has a negative association,. If we make a judgement, it implies that we define the standards for some work or people. This quote is a beautiful reminder that before we judge, we must be kind and look at the challenges people face.
“You cannot judge people because they sin differently than you”
– Erykah Badu
To be honest, I don’t want someone to judge me because I am different from others. The most valuable message in this quote is to respect individuality. This also means respecting the challenges and history people have faced before judging them based only on an outcome. We can judge the outcome, but not the person behind it. The best thing we can do is to try and understand how we can make things better.
You Can’t Judge People because they sin differently than you Meaning
What does it mean to say – you can’t judge people? One of the most natural things we do is to judge people. These judgements are based on either our standards or that of society. In either case, we are doing a disservice to an individual because we’re oversimplifying. We are complex and have different experiences, knowledge and capabilities.
So, when we say, don’t judge me because I sin differently – we must respect that life is different for everyone. The best thing we can do is to be kind to people. They all face different problems. If we are generous and open to listening, we may learn what these problems are. And if we’re lucky, we may even be able to help them out. I don’t mean to say that we don’t face criticism. Criticism helps us grow, but it can be constructive rather than judgemental and putting them down.
Don’t Judge Me
Somehow, one of the first things we do is to judge people based on the outcome. While doing this, we forget all the hard work they’ve put in. In addition, we also forget their circumstances, challenges and even capability. Some things may be easy for us based on our experiences. But our capability in some others is limited.
We cannot measure everyone by the same metric. The best thing we can do is to try and help, accelerate work to the best standards. But don’t judge people because it immediately implies that you think you’re better than someone else. Even in its most helpful sense, it suggests a supercilious nature and an ego-based approach. Instead, let’s not judge but try to help people because we love the work or just love the people.
Meaning of Judging others
Quite simply, the definition of judging others is – to form an opinion or an estimation after careful consideration. We understand the other person in a manner as detailed as possible and then pass judgment on whether they are good or bad. Let’s not judge but ask the question about our right to judge people and our capacities to understand someone fully.
Each one of us has led a different life. I doubt if anyone could understand the challenges I’ve been through leading to my choices and outcomes. I wonder if he would even come close to experiencing the type of emotions I’ve faced.
If someone sits in his fancy shoes and passes judgment on me as to who I am as a person, I’d be enraged and have a tough time forgiving them.
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Profound thoughts, Vinay. We often become judgemental to others without thinking about the situation which they are in. We never think of our own faults. Perhaps, this satisfies our ego…
And just loved the quote, “Thinking is difficult – that’s why most people judge”
Thank you Maniparna. I love that quote too. Carl Jung sure has a way of putting thoughts across. And I guess its really easy to make a judgement right, I mean all we have to say is whether something is right or wrong and we don’t even have to give an explanation or justification to our thoughts. Sounds so unfair for the person who is at the receiving end..
I couldn’d agree more with you. Perhaps it satisfies our own egos..
Very deep & authentic thought. Judgement means comparison and comparison means duality and duality is illusion. Different people are having different illusions.
Thanks Ravish. Comparison->Judgement->Duality! Wow! :)
This is one of my favourite quotes Vinay. Nobody is faultless and we dislike people who don’t measure up to our yardsticks and sin differently than us. And this tendency to judge people is the root of a whole lot of problems. The post triggers a much needed thought.
Indeed Somali. No one is faultless and I think by design we are supposed to make those mistakes and we are supposed to grow beyond them. Probably the trick is to make those mistakes as soon as possible so that life gets back on track soon and maybe also being ready for these and understanding that things do get screwed up as a natural design and the best thing we can do is accept and find ways to move on..
I so loved the title, sorry was away as I was travelling. I have always had a problem with people being judgmental and why do people judge..i feel its human nature…those who don’t make a constant effort not to. I can’t tolerate people judging without knowing, super topic :)
Thanks Shweta :). I guess even I share that sentiment with judgemental people and I try to stay away from them as much as possible cos they somehow make it a point to crib about every silly little thing in life and crib about the mistakes of others when their own plate is full of their own nonsense and there is no effort at all to try to solve a problem. I guess maybe they stick to the easiest part, cos anything other than that takes a little bit of thinking and a bit of work too ,. And by golly we know how lazy some people are..
Beautiful thoughts. We all sin but can’t tolerate others’ sins. However, one cannot be absolutely non-judgmental either. You’ve said that too. We have some expectations of people in certain positions, especially when they have promised us many things in order to arrive at those positions. It’s only fair if people judge such people. That’s just an example :)
Thank you Matheikal. Such a hypocrisy isn’t it? I mean all those mistakes we make and all of a sudden we are intolerant if someone else does the same mistake. I sometimes wonder how the yardsticks can be so different for our lives and the lives of others. Not saying that I don’t have any hypocrisy in me, I am right up the alley of an average joe when it comes to hypocrisy but at the same time, being a little tolerant about the troubles of others makes our lives so meaningful.
And it is true, it is only fair to judge, but I guess we have that right when that judgement or the result of that judgement is affeccting us. If not, I would still be a little careful before judging someone. Curiosity is a better value sometimes :)