“Christians Shouldn’t Judge”

You Heard It Here: Matt 7 (p.738)

What Jesus actually said.What Jesus actually meant:1. Don’t judge harshly.2. Judge yourself first, then help

others.3. Use wise judgment with others.

Tolerance and TruthIs God tolerant?John 8:4-11 (p.816)

Tolerance and TruthWhy we love to judge harshly:–Makes us feel better than others– Builds confidence by comparison– Ignores the issues in our own lives– Over protecting those we love– Sometimes the very issue we are dealing with

Tolerance and TruthIs God tolerant? Yes – we have the freedom to be wrong.

(There is wrong!)

Christians Should Judge–Wise choices will watch over you.

Understanding will keep you safe. Wisdom will save you from evil people, from those whose words are twisted. Prov 2:11-12

–Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy. Prov 27.6

– As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness. Prov 26:11

Christians Should Judge1.You should judge – wisely.2.Deal with your trash first.3.Judge with grace.

“Christians Shouldn’t Judge”