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1. PREACHING! How to judge wisely Matthew 7:1-12

2. How to judge wisely Matthew 7:1-12 Don’t judge me!

3. How to judge wisely Matthew 7:1-12 • To judge…or not? • Matthew 7:1 Do not judge, or you too will be judged. • But… • 1Cor 5:11 you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. • Matthew 7:15 Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognise them. • Matthew 7:6 Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

4. How to judge wisely Matthew 7:1-12 How not to judge people Matthew 7:2 …in the same way… - it’s about the way you do it! • Don’t be a “hypocrite” (v5) • Except for Jesus, we are all alike • Judge ourselves before we judge others • “First take the plank out of your own eye…” (v5) • Don’t play the role of judge • …that’s Jesus’ job

5. How to judge wisely Matthew 7:1-12 How tojudge wisely Matthew 7:12 …do to others what you would have them do to you… • Get real about ourselves • …we are sinners saved by grace