People will say, don’t judge. But God never said we couldn’t judge.
We just have to make sure we aren’t doing the same thing as the people we judge. (But that’s a topic for a different day)
You have probably heard it said before: “You can tell them by the fruits they bare…” Matt 7:16
So the next time you try to find out if someone is a Christian or not, ask yourself these questions:
Do they live by the Ten Commandments? (Exodus 20:3-17)
Do they swear? (Ephesians 4:29)
Do they use God’s name in vain?
Are they living with their boyfriend or girlfriend? (Hebrews 13:4)
Do they love their enemies? (Matthew 5:44)
Do they love Jesus?
Do they believe in the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit?
Do they believe the Bible is God’s One and Only Word?
Do they believe they have to turn away from sin? (1 John 3:6-7)
Do they live by God’s word the best they know how?After you’re done answering the questions and reading the Bible verses, pray to the Lord for discernment. The Holy Spirit can give you the discernment of the spirits.
With the Holy Ghost’s discernment, you’ll be able to tell if one is saved or not.
And then you’ll be able to decide if you want to follow that person or have them as your friend.