To Judge or Not To Judge (Part 1) | Bible Study
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✨ Short Summary / Outline
Matthew 7:1 is one of the most quoted—and most misunderstood—verses in the Bible. Jesus’ command, “Do not judge,” is not a ban on discernment but a warning against judgmentalism. As the notes explain, Jesus distinguishes between acts of judgment (calling sin what it is) and an attitude of judgmentalism rooted in pride, hypocrisy, and self‑righteousness.
1. Jesus Warns Us About Being Judgmental (Matthew 7:1–5)
Jesus addresses judgmentalism biblically, theologically, and practically. A judgmental spirit is:
- Foolish (vv. 1–2): The standard we use on others will be used on us. Harsh judgment invites harsh judgment.
- Prideful (vv. 3–4): Jesus uses the vivid image of a *splinter* vs. a *beam* to expose how pride blinds us to our own sin.
- Hypocritical (v. 5): Before correcting others, we must first deal with our own hearts. Only then can we help a brother or sister with humility and clarity.
Jesus is not forbidding correction—He is forbidding self‑righteous correction. Love requires discernment, but it must be done with humility, mercy, and self‑examination.
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