Have you ever been part of a conversation, or maybe you have seen something on social
media where someone is saying, "Oh look, another Christian judging!"
"I thought you Christians weren't supposed to judge?"
These types of statements come from one of the most misused bible verses..In this video,
we are going to look at the bible verse about judging and how it is often the most misinterpreted
verse in the bible.
By the end of this video, you will have a three-step process for a knowledgeable and
loving answer to " Can Christians judge "?
What's up friends!
Uuhh..
What's up friends and family, my name is Daniel and if you haven't already, please
hit that subscribe button, ring that notification bell, then get yourself a cup of coffee cause
today we're talking about JUDGMENT.
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Here's the thing
Here's the thing, Christians are often accused of being judgmental people.
But, should Christians judge?
Believe it or not, a bible verse about judging is one of the top bible verses taken out of
context.
Matthew 7:1-2 reads " Judge not lest ye be judged.
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use,
it will be measured to you.
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Here, Jesus is giving what is commonly known as the "Sermon on the Mount".
A large crowd of people have begun to follow Jesus as He traveled through different cities.
He was teaching in the synagogues *(churches), healing all different types of sick and paralyzed
people, and even casting out demons.
The huge group of people that followed Jesus were from all walks of life.
Some were *scribes, some were *Phrasiees (jewish religious leaders) from the synagogues where
he had taught, some were those who had been healed or delivered.
Along with the original 12, there were also men and women who were following Jesus to
be discipled*.
So, as Jesus comes back to His base of operations in *Capernaum (map) near the Sea of Galilee,
the crowd has become so large that Jesus climbs up the side of a mountain to be better seen
and heard as He begins to teach them.
What Jesus says here begins in Matthew chapter 5 goes through Chapter 7.It is here that we
find the verse where Jesus says: "Judge not lest ye be Judged".- Matthew 7:1
The very first part of this verse,"Judge not', is often used as a way to say, "Only
God can judge me".
I mean, let's be honest, we've all been on the receiving end of a judgmental attitude.
Don't judge me!
Ok, so even if it is one of the most misused verses in the Bible, what is it actually about?
Matthew 7:1 is about hypocrisy.*
*New Spirit Filled Life Bible (Jack Hayford) Jesus does not forbid criticism, opinions
or the condemnation of wrongdoing.
What He forbids is censoriousness, the spirit of faultfinding that overlooks one's own
shortcomings while assuming the role of supreme judge in regards to the sins of others.
We shouldn't condemn other people.
We are called to love people, believers and nonbelievers.
So, here's a three step process to deal with a judgmental scenario in the future!
Number One - When someone says, Christians shouldn't judge, lovingly remind them that
this is from Matthew 7:1-2 and that they aren't using the entire verse as intended.
It's actually about hypocrisy.
Explain that while Christians are to refrain from judging others we must always be judging
our own heart.
We must earnestly ask the Lord to examine our heart, our motives, our words and respond
to the Holy Spirit's conviction.
Number Two - Read a little further and Matthew 7:5 tells us, first take the plank out of
your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's
eye.
In this verse, Christ is warning believers.
Do not make judgments in a condemning or hypocritical manner.
This is what the Pharisees were doing.
Many people overlook the command to judge within Matthew 7:5 when it says, "Then you
will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye."
Jesus tells us to judge yourself first before you make judgments about others.
Number Three - But before we make that judgment, we must
make sure we are judging righteously from God's Word and not relying on our own opinion.
This is why it is so important to know and apply the truth of God's Word *(scripture).
Romans 12:10 - Love one another with brotherly affection.
Outdo one another in showing honor.
In all things we are to conduct ourselves with affection and honor.
Always.
Friends, I love you, I thank you so so much.
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God Bless and MadLuv
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