Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged, With Scripture
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He That is Without Sin
A phrase that has been used consistently lately by many people is the phrase, "(Mat 7:1 Judge not lest ye be judged.)" It is as common as written words lately. Much of the time it is used when someone has been told they believe wrong, speak wrong, etc. . . So how are Christians supposed to act or say when someone is believing wrong things or teaching wrong things? Are we to allow people to believe every wind of doctrine even though it may take them into hell?
Another verse of scripture that is overused is (Joh 8:7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.) Two scriptures here that seem to be very direct and in fact were spoken by Jesus himself. There is a problem in the way they are used, however. If they stood alone with no other verses around them, then yes they would mean exactly what they say. In order to truly understand them, one must read more than just the two verse. The surrounding verses must also be read. The full context of what is being said must be read and understood.
Let's first take a look at John 8:7. The Pharisees had brought a woman out to Jesus and accused her of committing adultery, of which she was indeed guilty. They brought the woman to Jesus and put her in the center telling Jesus of her heinous act. They demanded that she be judged according to the law. A few things come to my mind. Where was the man with whom she committed adultery? How did so many Pharisees find out about the act?
It makes me wonder if they were watching or maybe even set her up in some way. They were also testing Jesus hoping to find some way of accusing Him of heresy. If Jesus had told them to stone her, He would have had them stoned also for participating in the act. He also would have asked for the man to be brought and stoned also. Jesus didn't actually say, "Don't stone her." He knew what the law required. He simply said to them, "If you are without sin, cast the first stone."
They all knew they were guilty. He knew what they were up to when they first brought the woman out to Him. One must also keep in mind that these are the same people who had tried many times to trap Jesus. They were snakes in the grass so to speak and could not be trusted. Their word was not reliable. (Joh 7:25 Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill? Joh 7:26 But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ? ) Many fail to realize that earlier Jesus made another statement. (Joh 7:24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.) We are to judge but only judge in righteousness. Sort of like seeing a man who is filthy and dirty. If we judge him by his filthy and dirty appearance only, we have judged him wrongly. he may be a man who works at a job in which filth and dirt is a part of life. Coal miners who work underground can't help but get filthy during their shift at work.
Hope for Every Man by Casting Crowns
Judge Not
In addressing Matthew 7:1, it must be taken in context just as John 8:7. Let's read more than one scripture.( Mat 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. Mat 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Mat 7:3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Mat 7:4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Mat 7:5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. ) We are exhorted to make sure we are right with God before judging anything. This is about removing the beam from your own eye first. Then we can make sound and righteous judgments.
We are to judge, but judge carefully and righteously. we must always remember, there is a soul at stake. We cannot judge in a hypocritical manner and be right with God. Jesus made judgments all through the gospels.( Mat 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Mat 7:16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? ) Jesus made judgment in these two scriptures. Can we be like Christ if we do the opposite of what He did?
Slow Fade by Casting Crowns
In Conclusion
We must look at more scriptures. We are to have nothing to do with darkness other than to expose it where it manifests itself. ( Eph 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. Eph 5:12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. ) We must do the commands that God gave us through His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.
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This one is my favorite SirDent, it goes well with the wheat and the tares parable.
Thanks for the read and comment VP. I started to write this one a couple weeks ago but put it on the backburner. People don't realize what they are saying at times, and I, for one, am no different.
Thanks Bdazzler for the read and comment. I didn't think of the wheat and tares parable when writing this, but you are right.
Jesus was obviously Jewish and well studied in the Old Testament. SO my question is, how does this relate to judgment as presented in Ruth? Jesus wouldn't have made any statements without being conscious of the lessons on Judgment that were presented there. Thanks in advance, SirDent.
Not sure what you are asking of me Storytellers. The thing Jesus was agaisnt wasnt not judgment. He was against judgment by unlawful priests and churchgoers. Jesus could have judged them all and had them all stoned, but He did not. Many don't realize why I suppose. But Jesus showed mercy and c hose to show mercy over judging. He also gave the woman a warning. He said, "Go and sin no more."
I will study Ruth and see what the Lord shows me regarding your question.
SirDent, yet another great hub and well written. I'm glad you addressed these Scriptures. I think everyone needs to read this hub. It applies to each and every one of us. I'm glad you showed things need to be taken in context. I think everyone is guilty of taking things out of context from time to time and you show in this hub how those much-used and mis-used Scriptures are to be interpreted by God. Also, to bring in the Scripture about the wolves in sheeps clothing and to warn us about that. Today it is all too common, as seen here on hubpages. We must be able to judge what is of God and what is of satan. The Holy Spirit is our Guide in this and helps us to determine what we are seeing. Well done.
Hi SirDent. You know, we are all in the same boat, so for me to judge someone who has done a wrong agsinst me, your hub reminds me to think of that person as myself, a sinner and to judge them I might as well judge myself. I and that person is the same in God's eyes so if I treat that person unfairly I am asking God to treat me unfairly. Great hub. Opened my eyes to my flaws. God loves us! All.
I agree that every verse of scripture must be taken in context.
If you don’t mind, I would like to make some comments, to clear things up in my mind if nobody else’s mind. Feel free to deny if you want.
It is true that the enemies were trying to put Jesus on the horns of a dilemma. If Jesus had told them to stone her, He would have alienated Himself as a friend from the publicans and sinners. If Jesus had told them not to stone her, they could accuse Him of being in opposition to the Law of Moses.
Either way Jesus would be alienating Himself from sinners who needed a Savior. That is critical. The publicans, tax collectors and sinners are in the same sinking sin ship as the arrogant religious but lost. We all need a Savior.
Now Moses, in the law, commanded… But what do You say?" This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. John 8:5-6
The woman was guilty and caught in the act. Where was the man? According to the law they both should be stoned.
An important point is that the enemy was trying to set Him up, thus they were just as guilty of sin, and Jesus had to deal with both groups of sinners.
On another occasion Jesus asked; “What is easier to say…” Personally, I fail to see the difference in saying; “do not judge, lest you be judged” or “don’t stone her” and "He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first." That seems to me to be an issue of the Spirit of God working on the conscience of mankind. (Hebrews 4:12)
You ask two questions; “So how are Christians supposed to act or say when someone is believing wrong things or teaching wrong things? Are we to allow people to believe every wind of doctrine even though it may take them into hell?”
My answer to that would be; “I don’t control what a person believes. What I can do is proclaim the truth (as you do such a fine job of) and leave it up to that person’s free will to choose what to believe”. To be more specific, to debate seems to only interfere with the Spirit working. (Just my opinion as you already know).
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. NKJV
SirDent , you did an excellent job of tying everything together in you compassionate conclusion.
Knowledge of the Word, humility and compassion are so important in our mission and you are a good example.
Thank you very much. ~ eddie
Very good explanation, it's so easy to take the words out if context and make it into something it is not. Thank-you!
Eddie, again, I rise up. Lev 19:32
Lots of comments while I was away from computer. I appreciate them all. I will answer them one at a time when I have more time. I thank God for all of you from the bottom of my heart for being such a blessing to me.
ASU, I really appreciate your comments and words of encouragement. It is true that everyone should read this hub and see where the Lord was coming from when He spoke those words. I had to check it all out for myself first also. I have been just as guilty as anyone else at times. I can only pray the Lord help me to do better.
Sciantel, I want you to know I appreciate your faithfulness more than you realize. It seems you have been commnenting on my hubs since I started out here.
Eddie, you are like a breathe of fresh air to me. I agree that debates don't get anything done except alienate people. I appreciate your honesty in the Word more than anything.
I aoppreciate the read and comment Embracing.
Bdazzler, thanks for the scripture reference. Lev 19:32 Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.
if one isnt suppose to judge why are gays judged than,,,
Silly, I think you need to re-read this hub. It seems you may have missed parts of it.
I believe in judging, BUT in LOVE!! Being a Pastor/Counselor, you are faced with others needing help and answers! You must be prepared. It is not going to be on my hands to know what is right and wrong and not tell my brother or sister the truth. I have an obligation to spread the Gospel and the truth plays an important part of the Gospel, it is the Gospel! It really isn't wrong to judge but be careful the way you approach the situation. To gain a person trust is better than to hurt them! Remember only by grace that you are saved and put in position to help others. Do your best! The Holy Spirit will alway guide you when it is done in LOVE! Always pray before you proceed with your ministering. Great Hub my friend.
Thanks for the comment and encouragement Carlotta. I appreciate it very much.
I heard recently, that this is one of the most commonly quoted verses (by non-believers). It is interesting to me that "judgment" is such a sensitive issue with so many people.
I note you have participated in the religion forum, and know, that it is often referred to. (being judgmental etc.) However objectionable people find it, there is no escaping it.
Sadly though, many have judged un-righteously, and hurt people. Let's keep LOVE, as the primary issue, (as stated above).
I agree aka-dj. we must judge righteously, as God does so in righteousness. I appreciate your comment very much. :)
This was a great topic one in which I myself have thought about addressing, but you brought it home, many times people do take scripture out of context and it is very important that we do not.
Very good and very true. it is easy to misinterpret and so many do that. You need to read beyond the words in front of you and read the whole story.
Thank you. It is nice to see someone put the truth out there! Many times judgement has been used falsly because of the scripture being used out of context. That is a problem with many scriptures. Much arguments could be avoided if the whole Chapter was read! Better the Whole Book! :)
You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. I am far from perfect Kebennet. I have judged righteously at times, and also unrighteously. The truth is that even though ae are children of God, we are still human and prone to sin.
Great Hub! It is so important that we know the Word of God.
This is confirmation for me we are on the same page here. Thank you for allowing the Lord to use you to proclaim HIS WORD. HIS TRUTH is marching on...
Very well done, this is a difficult topic but you did a fine job, i totally agree.
Fantastic Hub! Scripturally correct! I am happy to see these quotations (scriptures) explained to people so they can be used properly or not at all!
Deboorah, I appreciate your enthusiastic comment. I am glad we are on the same page also. Amos 3:3 Can two walik together except the be agreed?
Internpete, I appreciate your comment also. Enocouraging words are alway welcome.
Thank you so much Kebennett. I wrote this one after seeing the words Judge not lest you be judged about a million times in a few days here in the forums.
Another great hub.
I also believe judging is taken out of context.I believe we should judge with love for the other persons growth & benefit,not for our own gratification,to be looked upon by others as holy .But many people judge as they did the woman in the bible when they themselves had faults,not the same,but yet sin is sin to God.I believe before we open our mouths to judge/correct someone we need to look inside ourselves first.For the true hypocrite is one who acts a false part,a cheat,a deceiver,a pretender,someone who gives false impressions in regard to himself.He hopes to prosper through deceit.
Thank you for this wonderful eye opening hub..May God continue to bless you with wisdom.
Thank you very much Linda for the read and comment. You are right when saying we must first look inside ourselves before we open our mouths. We have all sinned and are all surrounded by sin.
Very true and insightful!! Very much like the old saying "What goes around comes around." and have found this to be painfully true. Peace n' Blessings! ~ K
time of God Jesus the holy spirit by all huamn birth for the here and now
SirDent, Good Hub! Nicely written and right on point. If we never judged any one we would never know who is in need of help or comfort. It is allways best when reading anything to keep things in context.
There are some "judgments" Christians ARE TO EXERCISE:
We are to judge ourselves:
Rom 14:13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.
We are to judge those amongst us the profess Christ but live a wicked lifestyle:
"1 Corinthians 5:11-13 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person."
We are to judge matters dividing brother from brother:
"1 Corinthians 6:3-5 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?"
We are to judge whether sound doctrine is being taught:
"1 Corinthians 10:15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say."
"1 Corinthians 14:29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge."
The real problem is NOT whether we should judge each other at all but rather, are we judging based on scriptural maturity and conduct?
Hope this helps.
We live in a punitive world. Those that use this particular verse and others like it, to aid their attacks on Christian speech, are accustomed to and concerned with the power and authority behind words. They worry what the kingdoms on earth are going to legislate and enforce.
I believe the message is completely personal. Yahshua did not go out and lead a rally to stop adultery or stonings. The law was still the law, and those enforcing it would still do it in other places at other times.
He only addressed the issue of adultery and stoning because it was brought before Him. His speech made the matter a purely personal decision and did not focus on the morality of either adultery or stoning. It was focused squarely on His mission, His gospel; Mercy. It did not involve social reform which is what many on both sides of the debate try to make it be.
The gospel is about personal reform - conversion one person at a time.
We are to preach, exhort and teach, in and out of season. Whether or not people choose to accept or disregard the things we say, is simply their own affair. We can plant and water - but we cannot make the seed grow.
Good hub.
Sir Dent,
This is a wonderful hub that is bursting with wisdom.
One must know the significant importance of judging righteously. We must seek to be able to discern if something is of God! Too many are deceived.
In regards to the woman being caught in adultery; where was the man? Why was he not there too? You made a good point bringing out the fact that these were the same men that had been looking for ways to discredit Jesus... He knew all what they were thinking. No wonder they all walked away as He wrote on the ground.
Yes we are to judge but righteously and contend for the Faith. "Let this mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus."
And yes, there is no fellowship between darkness and LIGHT!
Thank you for sharing this powerful, enlightening insight!
Blessings
You wrote absolutely write in the context of not judging. Of course the Pharisees knew the woman and of course they did on purpose to bring her to Jesus to test him. yet again.
So one cannot judge the others actions..without first looking at your own.
Good Article
I think you are wrong:
Im not christian btw but believe you are mis-interpreting your own magic book and that according to what I have just read, Jesus told you not to judge.
"(Joh 7:24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.)"
This could also be taken to mean "dont judge by appearence but judge those who believe they have formed righteous judgement/ opinions"
I.E. It could mean... just because somebody appears to be exuding moral outrage, it does not mean they are in the right in their judgement. You must judge those who judge others.
An obscure interpretation I know but still, the bible is so open to interpretation that I think any meaning it once had is lost.
"We are exhorted to make sure we are right with God before judging anything. This is about removing the beam from your own eye first. Then we can make sound and righteous judgments."
It could also be taken to mean that you simply should not judge others because you will always have some part of you that has sinned in some way.
Your point about Jesus judging others validifying our own judgement:
Jesus was God/ the son of God and so he kinda had a monopoly when it came to judging I think.
This is the verse that I use. You may disregard it because you have already judged me that I do not believe, but these is the verses from the Bible:
John 3:17-19 (Young's Literal Translation)
17For God did not send His Son to the world that he may judge the world, but that the world may be saved through him;
18he who is believing in him is not judged, but he who is not believing hath been judged already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
I understand this as we have no right to judge anyone else, but we have already been judge by the one who matters--Jesus.
19`And this is the judgment, that the light hath come to the world, and men did love the darkness rather than the light, for their works were evil;
20for every one who is doing wicked things hateth the light, and doth not come unto the light, that his works may not be detected;
Took a few minutes to find the same version that you used. This version uses the word judged but the KJV uses the word condemned. The word judge also has multiple meanings. I am out of time right now but will try and explain more later. Should be back in about an hour, maybe sooner.
I am not sure what else to say to you LG. This was written when nearly everyone was talking abkout judging in the forums here.
SirDent,
a fine and poignant hub on a subject I do not take lightly. I have heard sermons from the pulpit built around pieced together verses of scripture. At face value they were often seemingly very good sermons, but in study afterward, revealing the complete scriptures on the bits and pieces used, the meaning of the sermon would fall apart. In conversation at a later time after the sermon and the study I have been told that even if the scriptures had been twisted for a "good?" sermon it was the result that mattered. In short "the end justified the means". I had to disagree with that line of thought, and it is good to see your hub on using complete scripture in it's context as the way it was meant to be used.
Thank you
Sir Dent, I have some to realize here in thigs religious that we will pick out whatever justifies what we want to do. I see th lIhgt but others would rather be high on a pedestal to feel right and they seem to think that puts them closer to God and that doing this to others and judging them, or condemning them, makes everythig right in the world.
Now I gave you a verse that Jesus said and you reiterated one with hate. There is something wrong with that picture. Does it make you feel better knowing that you have jusdge someone becaue of what someone else told you in their interpretation. Do you get udos in heaven by making someone else feel lower than dirt? Was that Jesus's purpose for coming? According to the verses that I gave it was not and everyone has already been judged. So be it you don't see it that way--why I couldn't tell you.....Try seeing the LOVE there instead ot the One-upness and being better than anyone else because someone has told you the DARK side of the LOVE that is there.
LG, I am not getting into a debate with you. You seem to be trying to pull me into what you were talking about the last couple of days.
As I said above, the word judge has different meanings. Take it as you will.
1 Samuel 16:7...We look at the deed, God considers the intent.
SirDent, when working with the homeless, which is a large portion of Unchained Grace Ministries, we find so often many are in fact judged by their appearance and current circumstances.
You mentioned the coal miner. Underneath the soot and grime lies one who works a dangerous job in order to be a provider to the family. The ones who base their opinions on superficial issues do a great disservice to the individual and to themselves.
Pastor Carlotta made a very solid and valid point in the manner in which she conducts counseling in this area.
In closing, SirDent, I once again thank you for the diligence and motivation in both getting it out there and the sincere effort involved in the assurance that the verse(s) are researched and not taken out of context.
Unchained Grace, I appreciate your words of encouragement. We must look at our motivation before judging anything.
good hub...in meditating on your hub..you've reminded me of a revelation i received a long time ago about judgment.. and thank you for the coalmine worker story.. it made me think..it made some spiritual sense to me..be blessed
Marliza, I really appreciate your read and comment. Many misunderstand what it means to judge and how we are to judge.
I appreciate this hub, Sir Dent.
The subject is hard to explain, but you've done it well I think.
The "Slow Fade" song is one of my favorite. It terrifies me, though, for the souls of many, because the slow fade is harder to see than the outright rebellion of people. I've heard the comment that it's often harder for a "good" person to see their need for Salvation than it is for the person steeped in wild abandon.
I pray the Lord keeps drawing all men to Him...
Thank you Brenda for the read and comment. It is greatly appreciated. Jesus said, "If I am lifted up, I will draw all men unto me." That is all we have to do for men to be drawn to Jesus.
like the style of your hub, thanks, and I do agree we as christians must hold our pastor/leaders accountable
I certainly don't want to stand before our Father on judgment day and try and explain why I (sinner) was casting judgment on anyone. In my interpretation of Jesus' words "Let he who is WITHOUT sin, cast the first stone." I get from that, is you are not without sin like Jesus, and probably should be trying to help your fellow man stop sinning as well as yourself. Maybe I'm interpreting it wrong.
I agree that many take the text out of context, Jesus did not contradict himself, from verse 7:5 it clearly says that after you judge yourself first then you are able to judge others. God is all about judgement. I guess it's human nature to not look at ourselves.
Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
Matthew 7:3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Matthew 7:4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
Matthew 7:5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Matthew 7:8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Matthew 7:9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?
Matthew 7:10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
Matthew 7:11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
Matthew 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Matthew 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Matthew 7:16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
Matthew 7:17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
Matthew 7:18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
Matthew 7:19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
Matthew 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Matthew 7:24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Matthew 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
Revelation 20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
Revelation 20:13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
People need to Repent and Believe the Gospel!
one more thing in matt 7:15&16. How can we beware and heed the warning unless we judge those things?
Food for thought. Truth is people use whateveer justifies their own sin and will twist God's word to whatever fits.
Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?
This is a lesson we all have a hard time learning for we are so quick to point a finger at others, and ever so slow to see our own mistakes.
I have a saying I use all the time. I have never made a mistake ever, but I have often made errors, as errors are erasable and can be fixed.
Brother Dave.
SirDent:
Great Hub brother!
Ever read Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain's) "The Mysterious Stranger" ===
Secular in content - but really gets at the Hypocricy/Self-Righteous Judgement point....
Get a chance - read it here and post what ya think!
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/3186
Blessings to ya!
SirDent, I have a question pertaining to the adultery part of judgement, for I have read on the internet where some theologians think that a married man can have sex with an unmarried, single woman and he is not committing the sin of adultery, I thought that in the book of Matthew this confusion was cleared up?
http://drb.scripturetext.com/matthew/5.htm
Is this particular theologians way of thinking actually leading people astray? I'm just asking here as I am trying to educate myself on what God want's from me.
Pro 6:32 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
Words from the wisest man ever to be born of a woman. Adultery is not only a sin against God, but it is also a sin againt one's own soul. Anyone who teaches contrary to what the Word says teaches false doctrine.
If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask.
Great read! I really try to be non-judgmental.
I love the part in the story of the woman taken in adultery that the LORD Jesus took His finger and wrote in the dirt and they left from the oldest to the youngest. I have often wondered what He wrote. My pastor has said that he believes that Jesus wrote names and times where they did the same sin or thought lustful thoughts and were convicted by actual incidents of them doing the same sin. (i.e. Hiram of Bethany behind the inn 6 a.m.; Jonas of Jerusalem under the tree fantasized over daughter of blah,blah,blah). The Bible says that they were convicted from the oldest to the youngest. That is so cool.
Great message, brother! I think if we re-read these passages we will see an element often overlooked, which is judging with HYPOCRISY. Consider the following:
Rom 2:1 “Therefore you have no excuse, every one of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things. But do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment on those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God?”
God bless you abundantly :-)
Some say that the "beam in your own eye" most often referrer's to a lack of love. Because the if the truth is not spoken in love it is no longer the truth. Yes though I definitely agree that we make judgments all the time and we must judge but with a upright heart.
Its also relevant that if we have unresolved issues in our lives we often see others through the distortion of those issues. We often project on others the wounding we have experienced from someone else in the past. Often those who frequently point the finger at others, do so because there own guilty conscious.
viralprospector 3 years ago
SirDent;
Awesome hub, as usual!
There is understanding in the words you wrote. Many times, people use the Bible falsely to prove an incorrect point. The idea of examining not only the adjoining scriptures, but also the entire Bible, through intense study is outstanding. Thanks for bringing clarity to these examples.