Jesus teaches us to be consistent in judging ourselves, our fellow Christians, and unbelievers. He also teaches us to steward the precious pearls of our faith, not giving scoffers the opportunity to blaspheme the name of the Lord.

This sermon deconstructs the common misinterpretation of "Judge not, that you be not judged," showing that Jesus wasn't forbidding all forms of judgment. When read in its proper biblical context, Matthew 7:1 prohibits hypocritical and self-righteous judgment, but not righteous assessments. Church elders righteously judge the members of their congregation in matters of life, faith, and doctrine. This is how Jesus watches over the souls of His people.