Here is another
Scripture that directly challenges one of the most often quoted
Scriptures.
Matthew 7:1(NKJV)
1“Judge not, that you be not
judged."
You see this verse
quoted a lot especially by non-Christians, to deflect any sort of analysis of
someone's behavior or beliefs. Many
people seem to think that this Scripture is a flat out prohibition on judgment
of others. If that is so then how do
you explain this next Scripture, also taken from Matthew.
This Scripture is
Jesus talking directly to the disciples and giving them orders.
Matthew 10:11-15(NKJV)
11“Now whatever city or town you enter, inquire who in it is worthy,
and stay there till you go out.
12And when you go into a household, greet
it.
13If the household is worthy, let your peace come
upon it. But if it is not
worthy, let your peace return to you.
14And whoever will not receive you nor hear
your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from
your feet.
15Assuredly, I say to you, it will be more
tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for
that city!
Jesus tells them to
determine if a person or a household is "worthy". How are you supposed to do that exactly
without making a judgment?
As I've written many
times, the Bible is a book of balance.
Let the Holy Spirit be your guide as you seek wisdom from God's book!
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