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NASB | Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge so that you will not be judged. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge and criticize and condemn [others unfairly with an attitude of self-righteous superiority as though assuming the office of a judge], so that you will not be judged [unfairly]. |
Bible Question:
Dear Saints, Greetings in the name of Jesus! If we quote this Scripture to a brother, are we guilty of judging? There is no doubt that Jesus had a purpose in speaking these words. The context is verses 1-5, wrapping up by speaking of hypocrisy. How can we acceptably quote this passage without being guilty of hypocrisy? Can anyone truly (totally and permanently) remove the log (or beam) that Jesus says is in our own eye? Just how big is that speck (mote) in our brother's eye? What is the importance of the comparison of a speck with a log? Peace and hope in Christ Jesus, charis |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... Matt 7:1-6, 15-20; 1 Cor 5:1-5 ... Charis, greetings. The context does not end with verse 5, but continues until verse 6, where we need to determine who the dogs and hogs are. Then in verse 15 we are to watch for false prophets. They are wolves in sheep's clothing. I say that takes judging ... and we better to it soon. No longer that one season. There was an occasion that a church refused to judged ... are were judged by Paul (1 Cor 5:1-5). Do you know the relationship between a speck and log? We not not to be hypocrtical judges. It is the context of the passage you cited. Otherwise, we could never br on a jury, or vote on a pastor or even in an election. I will discuss this matter no more. Searcher |