If nosotros are going to approximate Biblically:
1. We can't convey a critical spirit.
We must approximate things fairly, non negatively or hopelessly (Philippians 4:8).
2. We can't survive hypocritical.
We must honestly confess our ain sins earlier nosotros tin aid others bargain alongside their sins (Matthew 7:1-5).*
3. We must non approximate externals similar wealth, popularity, looks, or put (1 Samuel 16:7; John 7:24; James 2:1-8).
4. We must convey genuine describe organization for those nosotros confront.
Confrontation inwards dearest in addition to humility is constructive, non destructive. (John 13:34-35; Galatians 6:1; Ephesians 4).
5. We must spend upwards cut in addition to paste explanations almost Biblical judgment.
By taking a unmarried phrase out of context (Matthew 7:1), many Christians are letting culture, non Scripture, shape their thinking.
Our civilisation hates judgment, non sin. God hates sin in addition to encourages appropriate judgment.
Let's follow Jesus, non culture.
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*This is where the famous "Judge Not" passage is pulled out of context. Verse v says subsequently nosotros take our ain "planks" nosotros are thus inwards a put to approximate the "specks" of others.
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Don't immature adult woman today's Bite Size Bible Study which expands on this devotion yesteryear offering v times when the Bible commands us to judge.
