Comments on: What Does “Judge Not” Really Mean?

By: Carissa

Carissa — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:51:51 +0000

Thank you for this post! I’ve had a long-standing confusion about judging. I just didn’t understand what it all meant in the different contexts in the Bible and how that applied to real life in every scenario. So again, thanks!
I do have something to add though.
Sometimes it’s ok to take action against someone doing wrong even if we aren’t in authority.
Like for instance, if an employer is breaking labor laws and taking advantage of their employees, it is ok for the employee to respectfully and gently talk with the employer about the mistreatment. If the employer refuses to change, then it’s ok for the employee to take action against the employer for the sake of all the people being mistreated. Take action meaning submitting a complaint to labor law enforcement. I’m not talking about revenge, but I am talking about calling someone to come and help out the employees. Asking and receiving help for those who aren’t able to properly defend themselves against mistreatment.
So I don’t think it’s a cut and dry thing that only those in an authority figure should and can lovingly take action against mistreatment.
But otherwise yes I agree with you.

By: Donna G

Donna G — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:37:09 +0000

In reply to Mary.

I feel that your concerns about Baptism are legitimate. We live in a world where some churches teach that Baptism alone saves a person and this concept is unbiblical. The Bible clearly teaches that Baptism follows repentance including the personal choice to follow Christ. A baby hasn’t repented and hasn’t made a conscience decision of their own to follow Christ. The Baby Baptism can lead to a false sense of salvation when this child grows to be an Adult. You obviously love your Grandchild and don’t want his girlfriend to be mislead. Yes Baptism is important but it’s to follow repentance and when a person has accepted Christ as their Savior. Unfortunately not all churches teach or follow the correct order of this in the Bible. There are thousands of people who have been Baptised as a baby or a child who don’t have a personal relationship with Christ and likewise thousands of Christians who are not Baptised. John 3:16 is a perfect example of salvation. Notice in the verse it doesn’t say that whosoever gets baptised will have eternal life, *instead says whosoever believes in him shall have eternal life. So the believing (in Christ) is our path to Heaven for eternal life with GOD. Baptism is the representation of a persons beautiful decision to follow Christ. The water does not save but is a visual symbol of the washing away of sins following a commitment to follow and accept Christ as one’s Savior… ( like a wedding ring is a symbol of marriage and a commitment although it is not the marriage itself).

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:33:18 +0000

In reply to Mary. The truth is none of us know why anyone does anything, what's a tell us or we ask them. We should never assume anything that has to do with another's decision.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:27:57 +0000

I believe I have been called to teach, but whenever I try to share scripture or commands, or anything from the Bible my tongue gets twisted and I sound illiterate, and I’m far from it, what do you think???

By: Doug

Doug — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 21:52:40 +0000

When we see a brother or sister living in sin we are to approach that person in love and humility. Scripture is not against bringing up one’s sinful behavior. One can state to the offender—I’m not judging you but here is what the Bible says about your sin. We don’t have to judge–God judges us via written scripture.

By: Elder Bloodsaw

Elder Bloodsaw — Fri, 28 May 2021 08:11:59 +0000

it not so much about judge one another I thank we have a responsibility to correct one another according to the word of God

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 05:36:59 +0000

If I ask my daughter if my grandsons new girlfriend is a Christian is that judging. If she starts to go to church with him and decides to get baptized and I say I prayed that she is getting baptized for the right reasons is that judging? My daughter says I’m always negative and judging people. I said I just want the best for my grandchildren. She says I’m judging! What do you think?

By: Alexx Seipp

Alexx Seipp — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 05:39:22 +0000

In reply to Archie. Thank you for pointing that out!

By: Archie

Archie — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 20:28:16 +0000

Your quote “Judge not that ye be not judged” (Rom. 7:1) should actually be Matthew 7:

By: Rose

Rose — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:58:33 +0000

In reply to Karen.

Jesus told people to repent. He even pointed out their sins. If we are to live by his example then we need to do the same.
The misinterpretation of the ” do not judge” and words like ” tolerance” are obstacles the Enemy uses to prevent us from sharing the Good News. Out of fear of offending people we refrain from sharing. Yet Jesus offended people all the time and he never apologized. It’s actually good that people are offended. It means that that person still has a conscience and this means there is still hope for them.