Series: Sermon on the Mount

Do Not Judge

Matthew 7:1-6

“Do not judge”

The phrase “do not judge” is not to be used for self-justification. 

“Do not judge” does not mean accept all practices/beliefs.

judgmentalism (vs) right judgment

·      Judgment is evaluating a person’s action.

·      Judgmentalism is evaluating a person’s worth/character/motives.

Being judgmental doesn’t make your evaluation wrong,       it just makes you wrong.  

the danger of judgmentalism

·      You assume the role of God.  (1-2)

·      You take the focus off of yourself.  (3-4)

·      You look foolish.   (3-4)

·      You lose the ability to be helpful.  (5)    

·      You damage your soul.  (6)

help for a judgmental spirit

Acknowledge that you are not God.

Focus on your own sin.

Realize that God has shown mercy to you. 

Be gracious to others.