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JUDGE 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. Is it ever right for a Christian to judge? I think the answer is yes. In the above verse Jesus is talking about a specific kind of judging, condemning judgment. Below is a contrast between the two kinds of judging. Condemning Judgment Matthew 7:1 - 5 (NKJV) 1“Judge not, that you be not judged. 2For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 4Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye? 5Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. John 7:24 (NKJV) do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment." Quick Focused on others’ faults Appearances Legalistic Motives Discerning Judgment Matthew 7:6 (NKJV) do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces. John 7:24 (NKJV) do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment." Matthew 7:15-16 (NKJV)"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. [16] You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thorn bushes or figs from thistles? |
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