![]() Censorious, hypocritical, self–righteous, or other kinds of unfair judgments are forbidden, but in order to fulfill the commandments that follow, it is necessary to discern dogs and swine (verse 6), from one’s own brethren (verses 3-5). There is a righteous kind of judgment we are supposed to exercise with careful discernment (John 7:24). “Judge not”: As the context reveals, this does not prohibit all types of judging (verse 16). Matthew 7:1 “Judge not, that ye be not judged.” “That ye be not judged” refers to the ultimate judgment of God rather than our own judgment. Nor are we to use ourselves as the standard of judgment for “with what … ye mete” (measure) you shall be judged. We are not to render a verdict based upon prejudiced information. ![]() ![]() The point being made here is that we are not to judge the inner motives of another. ![]() This does not mean that a Christian should never exercise judgment of any kind under any circumstances. Verses 1-4: “Judge not” refers to an unfavorable and condemnatory judgment. ![]()
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