Christian’s Shouldn’t Judge….. Right?

Judge Not, Lest You Be Judged – Matthew 7

  • •Bad judging _prohibited_.
  • Good judging _practiced_. 

 Matthew 7:1–6  

 Matthew 7:15–20  

 1 Thessalonians 5:21–22  

Why do many think God doesn’t want us to judge?  

1. A belief that misunderstands scriptures.  

“Judge”= krinos 

1). Evaluation and analysis 

2). Condemnation and punishment. 

2. A natural inclination to interpret scriptures through modern day “word filters”.  

Tolerance  

Original meaning: Granting others the freedom to be wrong without critical criticism but with a spirit of grace and humility. 

Today’s meaning: A modern day “high value” trait of moral relativism. 

Moral relativism (world view of tolerance) promotes moral principles and truths become whatever people want them to be. 

  • Allowance to believe or feel without boundaries. 
  • Refusal to “judge” as something right or wrong. 

Progression of Tolerance: 

  • If there is any opposition to seek truth, that opposition is rejected and silenced. 
  • There are no universal standard, truths, or absolute morals.  
  • Morality is only how you perceive what is moral. 

The Bible does not forbid judgement but gives us standards and principles for good judgement. 

1. The standard you use to judge others, God will use to judge _you_. 

 Matthew 7:1–2  

Wrong: Overlook or ignore the sins of others so you won’t be judged.

•Right: Judge with extreme caution and clarity. 

2. Deal with your sins _before_ you view the sins of others. 

 Matthew 7:3–5  

Wrong: Be perfect, then judge.

•Right: Be fully aware you have the tendency to exaggerate the faults of others while at the same time minimize your own. 

3. Make sure your judgments match God’s judgments. 

Wrong: Your opinion- silence.

•Right: God’s Word- Speak 

4. Never _condemn_. 

 Luke 6:35–38  

5. Always judge with _grace_. 

 Ephesians 4:1–7  

How do we know you are judging rightly (righteous judgment)? 

Always give full allowance for the Holy Spirit to check your heart and allignn our thoughts to the Word of God.  

Final Word: Our judgment can be _righteous_ and our forgiveness can be _merciful_.

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