“Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.”
— John 21:21-22
It is easy to be like Peter and start inquiring into other people’s matters rather than focus on God’s clear and revealed will for our own lives. The Bible tells us to examine ourselves, whether we are in the faith, not other people[1]. When it comes to other Christians, we should give the benefit of the doubt that they are in Christ and following Him as best they are able at that moment and not appoint ourselves fruit inspectors. Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth.[2]
Jesus says to each of us: Follow thou me. Whatever others may do or not do is not in our control. He will render to each of us according to our works.[3]
Instead of demand an explanation of what God is doing in the lives of others, we are to love, encourage, and provoke one another to good works[4], trusting that He is able to keep us from falling.[5]
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