Even what you have seen with your own eyes, do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Proverbs 25:7-8 BSB

Can we see a glimpse of Jesus in this proverb?

Even those who saw him with their own eyes did not see him the same way. 

He was labelled.

Judged.

Some accepted him, some followed, some rejected him, even those who were looking for, waiting for, the Messiah.

Because he wasn't from where they expected, maybe didn't sound like what they expected, or say or look like they expected. 

(Makes me wonder who I might have overlooked, not sought out, not asked for guidance or wisdom from, because they didn't look like what I expected. One of my tutors this week has been in a wheelchair for 35 years & has full use of one arm. Easy to overlook.)

Brought hastily to court.

Jesus was brought hastily to court, becuase he was a problem for the powerful. We're quick to put blame on Judas but the shame really belongs with the Pharisees, the religious leaders, the system that persecuted and crucified Jesus.

Yes I see Jesus here, and also my own heart & mind that labels and judges & brings hastily to court.

This proverb doesn't indicate that there shouldn't be court (accountability, restitution etc), just not to rush there.

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