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“Don’t judge me!”. Genesis 19:6-9 Genesis 13:13. “Don’t judge me!”. Do not want to be reminded they are doing something wrong Being reminded of one’s responsibilities toward God One’s life comes under needed scrutiny
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“Don’t judge me!” Genesis 19:6-9 Genesis 13:13
“Don’t judge me!” • Do not want to be reminded they are doing something wrong • Being reminded of one’s responsibilities toward God • One’s life comes under needed scrutiny • One’s arguments & justifications are not standing up under close examination • When trying to conceal the real reasons or motivations for their behavior
Christians & Judging? • Final Judgment: • Ecclesiastes 12:14 “every work into judgment” • 2 Corinthians 5:10 “judgment seat of Christ” • At Present: • Hebrews 4:12 “discerner of thoughts & intents of the heart”
Christians & Judging? • Light & Salt: • Matthew 5:13-16 • Philippians 2:15 • 1 Peter 2:12; 4:4 • James 3:1 • 1 Peter 3:1 • Titus 2:7,8 • 1 Timothy 5:14
Christians & Judging? • Self Examination: • 2 Corinthians 13:5 • To Be Discerning: • John 7:24 “judge with righteous judgment.” • Ephesians 5:11 • 1 Thessalonians 5:21,22 • James 4:1; Matthew 10:16
Christians & Judging? • Surprised at Accusation: • Romans 12:2 • Matthew 7:1-5 “Judge not, that you be not judged…” • Many judgments by Jesus – • Lust (5:28), anger (5:22), adultery (5:27), divorce in absence of sexual immorality (5:32), false oaths (5:33), hypocrisy (6:1-5), not laying up treasure on earth (6:20), & loving wealth (6:24).
Christians & Judging? • Matthew 7:1-5 “Judge not, that you be not judged…” • Judgment condemned is Hypocritical (7:4) • Get rid of “log” to help person with “speck” in their eye. • People with smaller problems still need to correct those problems.
Teach/ Helping those who will not appreciate your help • Matthew 7:6 NKJV 6 "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.”