What Does "Judge Not, That Ye Be Judged" Actually Mean in the Bible?
Debbie Wilson
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"Don't pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults - unless, of course, you want the same treatment.
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That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging.
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It's easy to see a smudge on your neighbor's face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own.
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Do you have the nerve to say, 'Let me wash your face for you,' when your own face is distorted by contempt?
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It's this whole traveling road-show mentality all over again, playing a holier-than-thou part instead of just living your part. Wipe that ugly sneer off your own face, and you might be fit to offer a washcloth to your neighbor.
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"Don't be flip with the sacred. Banter and silliness give no honor to God. Don't reduce holy mysteries to slogans. In trying to be relevant, you're only being cute and inviting sacrilege.
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.
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.
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.
Please Don't Ask Me: About Hypocrisy in the Church
Jason King
When Yardsticks Become Boomerangs
Adrian Rogers
We all have our yardsticks, the measures we use to judge others. But Jesus warns us to be careful; the standard we use, God will use to judge us! On the other hand, He was certainly not telling us to stop evaluating things. How, then, do we know the difference? Learn the difference between “judge not” and evaluating righteously.
Discerning Your Culture
Jack Graham
This week on PowerPoint, we're continuing a series of messages on The Sermon on the Mount that speak incredible truths into our lives. Now, more than ever, it’s critical that we are able to discern our culture. Tune in for this timely and relevant message from Pastor Jack Graham.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.
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