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We are returning to our series on the footsteps of Jesus today. Since we took a little bit of a break through the holidays, let’s spend a moment reminding ourselves where we have been as we examined the sermon on the mount. The sermon is built from two main ideas. The first is who the people of God are.…

The Bible has a lot to say about Judging one another. Sometimes it might seem contradictory in what it's telling us. today we discover what it means to judge, who gets to judge, and what a believer's role is in judging.

Intro; Few portions of Scripture are as misinterpreted, misunderstood, and misapplied, as this section we will look at this morning. Arthur Pink said, “There are few verses quoted more frequently than the opening ones of Matthew 7 , and few [verses] less understood by those who are so ready to cite it…

1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. 2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. 3 And do you think this, O man, you…

Introduction: One of the major reasons that a lot of people don’t go to church and the gym is one and the same reason. They don’t want to be judged! I would argue that one of the most well known Bible verses today is no longer just John 3:16 (if that one is even remembered by people anymore) but also…

Practice the basic skills to face any opponent the basic principles to apply to any situation Review We should decide not to spiritually trip or trap another believer (v. 13). The trip or trap is what another Christian believes is wrong (v. 14). You could bring down a fellow Christian by what you exercise,…

Consideration Imagine I get on a public bus and sit on an aisle seat with my legs comfortably stretched out into the aisle. When someone else gets on the bus and walks down the aisle, what do you think I might do. Why? Consideration. This is what Paul is calling us to here. Consideration of others. Good…

Introduction We just finished a section dealing with true humility. We now are looking at a section that teaches us how to have this humility. We see in this text this morning that James tells us to not speak evil or degradingly towards fellow believers. If we do we become the judge against them and…

Is there ever a time or a way we are supposed to judge others? Find out in this week's message from Matthew 7:1-6.

The choice is before you today, which road will you choose?

Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:1–6 What are you really doing when you talk about others? That is what James want his readers to understand here. Practicality of Religion in Relationships Remember... This fits into a reoccurring theme: Practicality of Religion in Relationships ( 1:27 ; 2:1 ; 2:8 ; 2:15–16…

Engage: Apostle Paul is not a stick figure. Emotional, intense, passionate. He will use hard words, hoping to create soft hearts. Tension: His style may not match our personal or cultural standards of propriety (ND “nice”), however failure to correct his readers will eventually lead to gross error. Truth:…

Summary: Romans 2:1-5 I know what you might be thinking. Paul does too... Most likely he’s talking to the Jew here (vv. 9-13, 17). But it could be an example of any moral person’s mindset. The question of concern here is... Who deserves the judgment of God? The wrong answer (vv. 1-5) The right answer…

Today's message dives into the topic of judging others. Of course you've never struggled with this before, right? ;) There is a right way and it's to Clearly Judge. Grab your Bible, a notepad and listen up!

For the Sake of Joy Jesus says to us, 11 “I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. And having fulfilled a mission, Paul and Barnabas went on their way, and we read: 52 And the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit. Clearly joy is Jesus’ goal…

When you are in your quiet time and you read this passage 19 Don’t you know that your body is a temple that belongs to the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit, whom you received from God, lives in you. You don’t belong to yourselves. 20 You were bought for a price. So bring glory to God in the way you use your…

Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest…

12 If we endure, We shall also reign with Him . If we deny Him, He also will deny us. 26 And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations— 6 Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they…

Definition of Tolerance “Do not judge, so that you won’t be judged. For you will be judged by the same standard with which you judge others, and you will be measured by the same measure you use. For to begin with, I hear that when you come together as a church there are divisions among you, and in part…

Me: There is nothing I love more than a good old fashioned game. I love to play baseball, black-jack and the blame-game. Baseball I love because when it is played well two great competitors square off and the best man wins. Blackjack is fun because it is a game of chance and always surprising, at least…

Criticism without self-critique leads to vicious disregard of God's Truth.

1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how wilt thou say to…

“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take…

Introduction MPS: God is the perfect judge that we cannot be. ( Romans 2:1-11 ) 1. We are a fallen people unable to judge others. ( Romans 2:1-5 ) 1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice…

The Elephant in the Room The Problem in Rome Weak - Abstained from eating meat, only ate vegetables Jews keeping a kosher diet (Levitical law) Gentiles abstaining from meat sold in markets that was left over from pagan sacrifice. Strong - Were comfortable eating meat Those that believed that dietary…