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Note the apparent diversity of views in the NT about judging others:
We should not Judge
- Matt 7:1, 2 – “Do not judge, or you will be judged. 2For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
- Rom 14:4, 13, 22 – Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. … Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way. … Keep your belief about such matters between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves.
- 1 Cor 4:5 – Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
- Col 2:16 – Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath.
- James 4:12 – There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?
We should judge
- Luke 12:57 – And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?
- John 7:24 – Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”
- Acts 13:46 – And Paul and Barnabas, having spoken boldly, said, "It was necessary for the word of God to be spoken first to you. But since you thrust it away and do not judge yourselves worthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles.
- 1 Cor 5:12 – What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?
- 1 Cor 6:1-6 – … Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! …
- 1 Cor 11:13 – Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?
Should we judge others or not?