“I have been puzzled that some scriptures command us not to judge, and others instruct us that we should judge and even tell us how to do it. If you personally are struggling with sinful behavior you need to worry about your transgressions before you accuse others of the same thing.Īside from the verse itself, it’s also important to understand that there are different kinds of judgments. The later part of the verse is also very important. Their intentions are usually good though we do need to be careful about judging our neighbors too harshly. Too often in our culture people remember and quote the “judge not, lest ye be judged” part and ignore the part about making righteous and correct judgments. If any member of the Church violates those standards, then they are to be judged accordingly. In other words, we are all held to the same standards, from prophet to new member from old to young. its clear that some judgments are okay, righteous and moral-as long as the standards of measurement are used justly and equally. When reading that verse in its entire context. Matthew 7:1-3.įor with what judgement ye judge ye shall be judged and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.Īnd why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brothers eye, but not consider the beam that is in thine own eye?” Sadly, even though it is incredibly well known, it’s also arguably one of the most misunderstood.įirst off, let’s look at the complete verse in its context. In my view this verse is more well known than virtually any other verse in the holy bible, including John 3:16, Acts 4:12, and other widely known verses that have broke into popular culture. What is the real meaning behind the Bible’s “Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged?.”
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