Jesus’ teaching on judgement Matt. 7:1-6

Text: Matthew 7:1-6 (KJV)

Introduction:

Many people misunderstand “Judge not, that ye be not judged” and think it means we can’t say anything about others’ actions. But that’s not what Jesus meant.

Jesus teaches us how to approach judgment with love, humility, and wisdom.

Let’s look at what these verses really mean for our lives.

I. Be Careful How You Judge (Verses 1-2)

“Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete (measure), it shall be measured to you again.”

Don’t Be Critical or Harsh:

Jesus warns us not to judge others in a mean or self-righteous way.

How we treat others will come back to us—from both God and people.

Show Grace Like God Does:

God is merciful to us, and we should treat others with the same mercy.

James 2:13 says, “Mercy rejoiceth against judgment.” This means mercy is greater than judgment.

Application:

Ask yourself: Are you quick to criticize, or are you showing kindness and understanding?

Practice giving others the benefit of the doubt.

II. Look at Yourself First (Verses 3-5)

“And why beholdest thou the mote (splinter) that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote (The largest, or a principal piece in a building, that lies across the walls, and serves to support the principal rafters.) out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.”

Don’t Be a Hypocrite:

It’s easy to see small faults in others while ignoring big problems in ourselves.

Jesus says to deal with our own issues first.

Romans 2:1 “1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.”

Help Others with Humility:

After fixing our own mistakes, we can gently help others with theirs.

Galatians 6:1 reminds us to restore others with a spirit of gentleness.

Application:

Reflect on your own life before pointing out someone else’s flaws.

Approach others with love and a desire to help, not to criticize.

III. Be Wise in Sharing Truth (Verse 6)

“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.”

Value God’s Truth:

The “holiness” and “pearls” represent the precious truths of God’s Word.

Not everyone will value or respect these truths.

Use Discernment:

Jesus isn’t telling us to stop sharing the gospel, but to be wise about when and how we share it.

Some people may mock or reject it, and we need to trust God with those situations.

Application:

Pray for wisdom in sharing your faith.

Trust God to work in the hearts of those who don’t yet understand.

Conclusion:

What We Learned:

Be kind and fair in your judgments.

Look at your own heart before helping others with theirs.

Be wise and thoughtful in sharing God’s truth.

Take Action:

Think about your attitude toward others. Are you showing grace?

Commit to growing in humility and love.

Encouragement:

Trust God to help you judge rightly and live out these teachings with His grace.

Close with a prayer asking God for wisdom, love, and humility.