What Does "Judge Not, That Ye Be Judged" Actually Mean in the Bible?
Debbie Wilson
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For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
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Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?
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How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ while there is still a beam in your own eye?
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You hypocrite! First take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
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Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.
Matthew 7:1-6 Study Resources
Sermons
To Judge or Not to Judge - Part 2
Dr. Jeff Schreve
There is a lot of misunderstanding and confusion concerning the important verse, “Judge not, lest you be judged.” Based on this verse, is it always wrong to judge? Of course not. Judgment is critical to a successful Christian life. Join Pastor Jeff Schreve as he shares when its right to judge and when it’s wrong to judge.
To Judge or Not to Judge - Part 1
Dr. Jeff Schreve
There is a lot of misunderstanding and confusion concerning the important verse, “Judge not, lest you be judged.” Based on this verse, is it always wrong to judge? Of course not. Judgment is critical to a successful Christian life. Join Pastor Jeff Schreve as he shares when its right to judge and when it’s wrong to judge.
Don't be Judgy Part 2
John Randall
We take another look at the Sermon on the Mount, today on a Daily Walk with pastor John Randall. Maybe you’ve noticed sin sure looks worse on others than it does in ourselves. We’re quick to point the finger and say, “oh how could they.” But we overlook our own faults. As we open up Matthew seven Jesus makes it clear we’re not to judge hypocritically. And before you confront someone, make sure you take care of what’s going on in your own life.
Don't be Judgy Part 1
John Randall
In the sermon on the mount, The Lord said, “Judge not, lest you be judged.” It’s become one of the most misused and misunderstood statements ever uttered by Jesus. You’ll hear that phrase often invoked to excuse all sorts of bad behavior. But is that an accurate usage of the Lord’s words? Is Jesus saying, we’re to refrain from exercising discernment? Pastor John Randall doesn’t think so. And he’ll show us why as he continues a study in the Sermon on the Mount. We’ve come to the seventh chapter of Matthew - where Jesus takes on the subject of judging others and the importance of being gracious in our dealings with people.
Here Comes the Judge Part 2
James Kaddis
In the sermon on the mount, The Lord said, “Judge not, lest you be judged.” It’s become one of the most misused and misunderstood statements ever uttered by Jesus. You’ll hear that phrase often invoked to excuse all sorts of bad behavior. But is that an accurate usage of the Lord’s words? Is Jesus saying, we’re to refrain from exercising judgement and discernment? Pastor James Kaddis doesn’t think so. And he’ll show us why as he continues a study in the Sermon on the Mount.
Here Comes the Judge Part 1
James Kaddis
Today on Light on the Hill we'll be going over what may be one of the most misunderstood sections of the Sermon on the Mount. How many times have we heard someone say, “Judge not!” It’s almost always quoted out of context, and is often used to condemn anyone who chooses to make judgements based on the teachings and standards of the Bible. James Kaddis takes us to Matthew chapter seven, and we'll hear what Jesus is really communicating to us.
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- 1. (Luke 6:37–42; Romans 14:1–12)
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