Judge Me/Others Not?

[Twistie]

you should add unless they are walking in the Spirit.

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC
Nick
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P.S. Thanks for the song! It was beautiful!

No flesh can't teach Spirit...only Spirit can birth Spirit so if one ain't walking in the Spirit the Spirit will not Teach them..

But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, the Messiah (Christ).”

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”

Twistie

 

[KingJ]

So many Christians and non-Christians spout the untrue "Only God can judge me." phrase.
In fact, we ARE required to by God and based on what God (The Judge) and Bible has said.

Judge with a righteous judgment. John 7:24
Judge all things. John 7:24
Judge sin within the church. 1 Corinthians 2:15-16. Here, you and I have every right to call out our pastor or other leaders and false teachers wherever they are.
Judge matters between brethren. 1 Corinthians 6:5. As long as you're not doing the same in (hypocritical judgement) then by both you are to judge others and yourself be judged. Summary: Course correction by your Father, Lord, and your Bible/Guidebook.
Judge preaching. 1 Corinthians 14:29. False teachers here again. Even if a lot of the congregation gets "upset" and you've proven them wrong it shows many are wrong.
Judge false spirits and those who preach and teach counterfeit gospels and false doctrines.
2 Corinthians 11:1-4. Prosperity Gospel, Speaking in Tongues, Healing (Copeland is "Famous" for that trash).
Judge the works and workers of darkness. Ephesians 5:11 Check it by God and His Word and if it doesn't add up, it's of the devil.
God has answered who and when to judge. Your opinion otherwise is irrelevant.

Good OP.

I would just add that due to the common misinterpretation by the alphabet people of the word 'judge' equating to stone throwing. It is important for a Christian posting about 'judging' and selecting scriptures speaking to it, to always mention that these scriptures mention nothing about punishment and sentencing.

Judgement in these scriptures is discernment.

With regards to those instances where our 'judgement' must result in punishment and sentencing. Like, perhaps if we were an actual judge in a court. Then we need to grasp that Paul rebukes Christians who cannot judge matters better then the unsaved in 1 Cor 6:1-9.

A Christian would need to consider the A-Z of scripture for sentencing. For example, death by stoning for all mortal sins would need to consider the fact that this was only practiced among the Jews and understand why. IE Perhaps something like murder = lethal injection, adultery = excommunicated from church meetings and disrespecting the Sabbath = not even taken to court.

In instances where sentencing is necessary, there we do need to heed Jesus warning in Matt 7:2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Just the mere fact that Jesus says what He does in Matt 7:2, shows that He wants us all to err on the side of the most merciful sentencing.

 

[B-A-C]

It is important for a Christian posting about 'judging' and selecting scriptures speaking to it, to always mention that these scriptures mention nothing about punishment and sentencing.

1Tim 1:20; Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.
1Cor 5:5; I have decided to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

 

[MedicBravo]

Good OP.

I would just add that due to the common misinterpretation by the alphabet people of the word 'judge' equating to stone throwing. It is important for a Christian posting about 'judging' and selecting scriptures speaking to it, to always mention that these scriptures mention nothing about punishment and sentencing.

Judgement in these scriptures is discernment. A Christian must consider all facts. Paul rebukes Christians who cannot judge matters better then the unsaved in 1 Cor 6:1-9.

I would add that no one today would literally throw stones at any unrepentant sinner/non-Christian.
Rather, the Judge has spoken on all things sinful and it is our duty and commandment to tell others.
Putting "I think....in front is not what I'm suggesting as that is subjective judgment.
Most words have more than one meaning and so many defaulting to the wrong one is a problem.
Hypocritical judgement is also something.
If any sin has had me most of my life it's Anger. I learned years ago how to manage it and rarely get angry. As it is largely a temporary thing but can be a personality trait it would be hypocritical of me to say something to someone who is and myself be guilty and unrepentant of it.