Judging, Judgmentalism, and Standing Up For The Truth

An oft misused (and misunderstood) verse that Christians and non-Christians have used when it comes to the topic of judging is found in Matthew 7.

Read Matthew 7:1-5

Let’s break it down, what does this text actually teach.

Sermon on the Mount: often compared the Pharisees righteousness with true righteousness

It is not saying that there is no place for judgment, but it is calling out superficial judgment.

John 7:24 LSB

Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.

Example: Pharisee and Tax Collector

Read Luke 18:9-14

Notice Matthew 7:5, You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.

Look at another passage:

Read 1 Corinthians 4-5