Matthew 7:1-6

Listen to Matthew 7:1-6

1 "Judge not, that you be not judged.

2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.

3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?

4 Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me remove the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye?

5 Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

6 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.

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Matthew 7:1-6 Study Resources

What Does "Judge Not, That Ye Be Judged" Actually Mean in the Bible?

Debbie Wilson

What Does ‘Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged’ (Matthew 7:1) Really Mean?

Dr. David Kyle Foster

What Did Jesus Really Mean by 'Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged'?

Seth L. Scott

How We Are Called to ‘Judge Not Lest We be Judged’

Penny Noyes

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.

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To Judge or Not to Judge - Part 1

Dr. Jeff Schreve

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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