![]() ![]() For now, let us consider the context to see what Jesus is actually saying. But is this really what He is teaching? Hardly! In a moment, we will see why this is an impossible interpretation. What does Jesus mean by judging? What kind of judging is He prohibiting and condemning? Is He prohibiting all kinds of judgment? Unbelievers, and unfortunately even many Christians, seem to think that Jesus is here prohibiting every kind of criticism or condemnation of another person’s behavior. Unbelievers only know the first verse, and that is where they stop. ![]() Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' and behold, the log is in your own eye? 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.” (Mat 7:1-5) For in the way you judge, you will be judged and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. "Do not judge so that you will not be judged. Not only is this verse ripped out of its context and continually abused by the ungodly so that they may continue in their sin unchallenged, but it is often misunderstood by Christians. But what good does it do a sinner to escape the judgment of fellow sinners only to eventually face the judgment of the all-seeing Holy One? In fact, they have found it to be such impregnable armor that it sometimes seems they expect to wear it on judgment day – not that they will admit to believing there will be a judgment day. Many unbelievers have it memorized, because in it they believe they have found a bullet proof vest that will protect them from any Christian who might question their behavior. Matthew 7:1 - "Do not judge so that you will not be judged" is a favorite verse of the ungodly. ![]()
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