Here's the full verse for context.
Matthew 7
1 Judge not, that ye be not judged.
2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
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?
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?
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.
Personally, I think Chuckt's interpretation is a serious case of eisegesis (which means he puts the meaning he wants
into the text) as opposed to exegesis (taking meaning
from the text).
Considering men have a propensity to sin, it's highly likely that we're always going to have a mote in our eye; therefore, we aren't to pass judgment on anyone, and if we do we can be guaranteed to get the same in like manner from God. But, that's just my take on it; I'm not overly fond of throwing stones first* or usurping the judgments of God for that matter.
There is a difference between discernment and judgment in the Christian lexicon; however, Chuck is here speaking of judgment, which makes me cringe because I know from experience when you get too proud God gives you a smack down eventually. A little humility goes a long way. Some of us have to learn it the hard way I guess.
* We all know I have no problem throwing a stone back, but I never throw it first.
Are you saying that sin isn't willful? If sin isn't willful then isn't it like you accusing God that it is His fault? Didn't Jesus come to show that He could come as a man and not sin? If Jesus can come as a man and lay down his powers and not sin then why can't you? Sin is a choice.
Better check your eisegesis. It is based on a motivation to have no requirements, to not come in conflict with others, to not have to tell the truth, etc. When you are a friend of the world then you are against God because then you're offending Him.
What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?
http://www.gotquestions.org/do-not-judge.html
The cult of “Do not Judge”
http://www.letusreason.org/pent44.htm
Do not judge - Is that biblical? What does the Bible mean when it says we are not to judge others?
http://www.compellingtruth.org/do-not-judge.html
Should Christians Judge?
http://www.christianpost.com/news/should-christians-judge-132500/
Does the Bible say we should judge sin in other Christians?
http://www.amazingfacts.org/media-l...-we-should-judge-sin-in-other-christians.aspx
Judging
http://www.apologeticsindex.org/j14.html
Is Judging someone a sin?
http://www.clsnet.org/page.aspx?pid=776
Should Christians Judge?
http://www.toughquestionsanswered.org/2009/04/30/should-christians-judge/
Christians And Judging
http://www.christianissues.biz/judging.html
Does the Bible Tell Christians to Judge Not?
https://answersingenesis.org/bible-questions/does-the-bible-tell-christians-to-judge-not/
To Judge, or Not to Judge
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2005/july/22.52.html
So there you have it. Your word and understanding against Christianity Today, The Christian Post, apologetic ministries and pastors and teachers.
Everyone uses "Judge not lest you be judged" as a proof text but what does the Bible say?
We are to shadow box because we follow Paul who shadow boxed (1 Cor. 9:26-27). We are supposed to test by comparing spiritual things with spiritual: “Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.” (1Cr 2:13) The example is with testing what is excellent with that which differs:
Philippians 1:10 That ye may approve (dokimazo: test as in testing metals) things that are excellent (diaphero: that which differ); that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
You aren't testing your metals against things that differ so you are with offense in your doctrine.
What is the difference between 'rebuke' and 'judge'?
By Chuckt (c) 5-31-2009
What is the difference between the word "rebuke" and the word "judge"? Not much but the same word for "rebuke" in Revelation 3:19 is used in 1 Timothy 5:20, 2 Timothy 4:2, Titus 1:13, and Titus 2:15.
How many people have heard "judge not lest ye be judged"? It is very Biblical.
Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke (elegchō) and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
1) to convict, refute, confute
a) generally with a suggestion of shame of the person convicted
b) by conviction to bring to the light, to expose
2) to find fault with, correct
a) by word
1) to reprehend severely, chide, admonish, reprove
2) to call to account, show one his fault, demand an explanation
b) by deed
1) to chasten, to punish
http://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G1651&t=KJV
1 Timothy 5:20 Them that sin rebuke (elegchō) before all, that others also may fear.
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke (elegchō), exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
Titus 1:13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke (elegchō) them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
Titus 2:15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke (elegchō) with all authority. Let no man despise
Is there really a big difference? Do you still believe the early church practiced "judge not lest ye be judged"? I learned a lot in doing this study.
Can anyone tell me when and who we are to judge???? ....Love bro. Joe
Isaiah 59:15 Yea, truth faileth; and he [that] departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw [it], and it displeased him that [there was] no judgment
John 7:24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
What was the direction given in the pastoral epistles?
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove (correct), rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
Ephesians 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove [them].
If we aren't salt of the earth then our relatioships won't be salt.
Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
The answer is if we are Jesus' disciples then we will accept reproof in our lives because we are told to repent and when we want to be Lord of our own lives then we are doulos (slaves) to sin which is why we should be the servant of all. When people don't want reproof in their life then they are saying they aren't willing to repent and they are Lord of their own life.
Mark 10:44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest (prōtos, first), shall be servant (doulos, slave) of all.
Judging is hard as you have to master the word of God and it requires that Christians grow up and set their heart upright and that is hard because we have limitations as human beings due to our sinfulness, from being finite and from being part of God's infiniteness and omnicience through illumination and impulse of His word and the impulse of His holy spirit.
Genesis 4:9 And the LORD said unto Cain, Where [is] Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: [Am] I my brother's keeper?
If we want to be first and not our brother's keeper then as a Christian we should be the doulos or slave (Mark 10:44) of all.
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