Judge Not - Page 4

Sister Alvear · #31 05-25-2008, 08:13 PM

The word “judge” in its various forms (judgeth, judging, judgment, judges, etc) is found over 700 times in God’s word. One whole book of the Bible is titled “Judges” for it was written at a time when God raised up judges to lead His people.

Sister Alvear · #32 05-25-2008, 08:14 PM

this is the other side of the coin:
Paul said in I Corinthians 1:10 to “. . . be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” I Corinthians 2:15 Paul says, “But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.”

Sister Alvear · #33 05-25-2008, 08:16 PM

“Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren?” (I Cor. 6:1-5)

Sister Alvear · #34 05-25-2008, 08:17 PM

John 7:24 Jesus tells us to judge RIGHTEOUS judgment.
So I hope you can see there is balance...

Sister Alvear · #35 05-25-2008, 08:18 PM

Corinthians 11:30-31: “For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.”

That is probably one of the hardest things to do...judge ourselves...

RevDWW · #36 05-25-2008, 08:27 PM

Most often when church folks judge others because of thier life style they are in the process of condemning them. Trying to help someone see the error of their ways does not have to be done in a spirit of condemnation. We can speak the truth in love and let the Spirit of Love bring conviction.

Scott Hutchinson · #37 05-25-2008, 09:22 PM

When the bible says judge not lest you be judged it means don't be harder in judging other folks than you are when judging ourselves.
But before we can judge others we need to make sure our act is clean.
The standard of judgement we use on others is the way we will be judged.

jaxfam6 · #38 05-25-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

We humans are not near as important as we would like to think we are!

I am so dissappointed. You have ruined my day. Here I thought I was an almighty important person.

We were at friends yesterday evening, about 12 adults, and we were talking about this very thing. I am so glad, as I am sure others are too, that God did not ask me to help him decide who was going to make and who wasn't. I am not really one that likes to many people sometimes. Generally speaking I give everyone the benfit of the doubt but I am also skeptical by nature. SOOOO many wouldn't make it if it were up to me. Including myself probably.

jaxfam6 · #39 05-25-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RevDWW

Most often when church folks judge others because of thier life style they are in the process of condemning them. Trying to help someone see the error of their ways does not have to be done in a spirit of condemnation. We can speak the truth in love and let the Spirit of Love bring conviction.

That is if what they are doing is wrong. To many decide to tell folks what is wrong ACCORDING TO THEMSELVES not according to the Word of God.

Rhoni · #40 05-26-2008, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

Rhoni, love does really exist but we have to work at it. It is so easy to get in the judgement mode and we really do not realize it. That is why we must seach our heart and our motives.
I think of the words of the writer that said if we measure ourselves by ourselves we are not wise.
Romans 2:1 says,

Therefore you are without excuse, every man of you who passes judgment, for in that you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.

When people come to me telling me someone´s shoutcomings ( or what they judge to be shortcomings) I cringe for generally they are condemning their ownself...

A French proverb states, "To know all is to forgive all." This saying is somewhat similar to the more commonly known, "There but for the grace of God go I."

Sis Alvear,
This is so true. One thing I have learned through the years is that we are all leveled at the foot of the cross. I have also found that the things we judge or accuse others of will come back to bite us one day.

To err on the side of mercy is the only way to go even if proven wrong. The Bible tells us...to the pure all things are pure. Actually Sis. Falla, and yourself remind me of this scripture. You both know things, and see things, through your lifetime of service in the church.. but she always have a good word to say and always gives the positive point of view.

For some reason lately; I have only seen the negative and look for the fallible human nature to manifest itself in others and situations. I am praying for a renewing of my mind so I can get the 'pureness' back.

This is a great/positive thread...thank-you.

Love & Blessings, Rhoni