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How Should Christians Judge?
[b]Proper Interpretation of Matthew 7:1[/b]:
Matthew 7:1 is the most frequently quoted Bible verse today: "[i]Do not judge, so that you won't be judged[/i]." It's been twisted to mean we can't say someone's action or lifestyle is wrong. However, when someone says, "[i]Don't judge[/i]," he's judging you for judging someone else. You've done wrong by saying someone else has done wrong! Clearly, we can't escape making moral judgments.
In the same context of the oft-quoted verse, Jesus made a moral judgment about certain persons, using metaphors about "[i]dogs[/i]" and "[i]pigs[/i]" (Mt. 7:6), stressing that we shouldn't continue to present God's grace to those who persistently scoff and ridicule. At some point, we must shake the dust off our feet and move on to the more receptive (Mt. 10:14; Ac. 13:51). On the other hand, Jesus commanded, "[i]Stop judging according to outward appearances; rather judge according to righteous judgment[/i]" (Jn. 7:24).
How do we resolve the apparent tension? By taking note of the spirit in which we make judgments. Do we think we're superior (the attitude Jesus condemned), or are we assessing actions or attitudes with a spirit of humility and concern, recognizing our own weaknesses (1 Cor. 10:13; Gal. 6:1)? In Matthew 7:5, Jesus told us first to examine ourselves (removing the log from our own eye), then we can help our brother (or sister) (taking the speck out of his or her own eye). So there is a problem to be dealt with, but only after self-examination. [b]The wrong kind of judging is condemning. The right kind of judging is properly evaluating moral (or doctrinal) matters with a humble, helpful attitude.[/b] 1 Cor. 5:5 supports that even excommunicating via judging is required in light of a church member's shameless sexual misconduct. We should treat others the same way we would want to be treated (Mt. 7:12).
When discussing judging others, first clarify what you mean by the word "judge." This can serve as the context for clarifying right and wrong kinds of judgment. Further, we must take care to avoid-the "Who am I to say So-and-So is wrong?” mentality. We can neither shrink from making moral judgments nor can we escape from them lest we declare it wrong to say another is wrong.[spoiler]By Paul Copan. Edited by me.[/spoiler]
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[quote]At some point, we must shake the dust off our feet and move on to the more receptive[/quote] Hint
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So you want to justify your personal evaluations that have no basis in reality. Tough shit.
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Instructions unclear: dick caught in ceiling fan.
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1 Reply[quote]Let he who has no sin throw the first stone.[/quote]
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The key thing in all religion is its interpretation. The writings are so vague, that no single person has the right answer. What you presented is just one of many.
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Another atheist who ONLY hates on Christians
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EVERYONE JUDGES IN THE WORLD
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Not all Christians are like that, but believe what ya want sir.
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K[i] [/i]
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2 RepliesThis Post.
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Eh. People will always judge other people. Learn to deal. Cheers.
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what is this post?
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This is b8?
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You say that, but do you see any hate posts about atheism from Christians?
