How to Judge and Not Be A Jerk – by Christian author and speaker Trevor Lund Publisher: Expectancy Press Category: Religion : Christian Life – Inspirational Release Date: 2009 ISBN: 978-0-9812775-5-4 978-0-9812775-6-1 (e-book) Editions: Booklet, 4×6, 36 pages; e-book Price: $4.99/booklet; $39.99/10 booklets; $0.99/e-book What It’s All About: The Bible has a lot of statements about judging that at first glance can seem contradictory. Learn the secret to discerning, deciding and how not to condemn. Follow the Father’s footsteps and treat others as He [...] Read more »
Why We Need to Learn How To Judge and Not Be A Jerk
Discernment is a gift desperately needed at this moment in Church history. Jesus warned us: For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect—if that were possible. Matthew 24:24 (New International Version) We’re living in the time He was prophesying about. It’s one sign of the end of the age. In the past we’ve focused on criticizing other servants of our Master. But who are we to do that (Romans [...] Read more »
The Process of Restoring Trust
When a follower of Christ has sinned, and has repented of that sin, trust still needs to be restored. This is how the process of restoring trust begins: Allow them to feel godly sorrow. Ask questions like, “Who has been affected by your sin?” Help them see the broader picture. Lead them through to solutions with questions like “What are you going to do to make it right with those who are affected by your sin?” “How are you going [...] Read more »
How Do We Honor When There Has Been Sin?
You’re a leader. You may be a pastor, mentor or parent, but you’re in a position of authority. Someone you’re responsible for has sinned and they come expecting the condemnation they are under to be compounded because they’ve confessed a hidden sin and know the myth of grace many in the church hold to.(The “myth of grace” is its for me and not you.) But Jesus fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah: A bruised reed he will not break, and a [...] Read more »
How to Honor Those who Don’t Deserve It
The Hebrew word for honor is also translated at times “glory”. How you honor the unhonorable is to look for the glory the Father has deposited into their lives and pull it to the surface. Let’s make it practical… someone bursts into your office and screams at you for the current problem they are facing, even though it’s the choices they’ve made that have led them to this crisis… how do you see the “glory” in them? Pray, while they [...] Read more »
How to Judge and Not be a Jerk
How can you refrain from condemning others and know how to deal with those who condemn you? The answer to both questions is “honor”. Church leaders tend to immediately love the idea of honor. With all the external influences on individuals spirituality, honor is hardly ever automatically given to them anymore. But there’s a warning in Scripture about that attitude: It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor. Proverbs 25:27 [...] Read more »
What Should I do When I am Unfairly Judged?
The answer to this question is something I need to live out regularly on Twitter – @revtrev I’m writing a book called “Follow Me As I Follow Christ – a blueprint for Kingdom Influence on Twitter” and I needed to included this information. So far, our focus has been on understanding how you can judge without condemning. But what are you to do when you’re condemned by others? You are going to be unfairly judged. So let’s address how to [...] Read more »
Why Shouldn’t We Pick On People When They’re Wrong?
Let’s take a closer look at Matthew 7 to see what Jesus is really saying to His followers about judging. Peterson gives some insight into the passage with his transliteration of it. “Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults— unless, of course, you want the same treatment. That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging. It’s easy to see a smudge on your neighbor’s face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own. Do [...] Read more »
Understanding Condemnation
Finally, “Krino” is also translated “to condemn”. Since we can so easily move from discernment to condemnation – especially when we don’t discern in love – we need to understand what condemnation is. First of all, it’s not the same as conviction. Both condemnation and conviction bring pain and sorrow, but they bring different kinds… For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind [...] Read more »
Understanding Decisions
“Krino” is also translated “to decide”. To decide means “to cut off every alternative”. We make decisions almost every waking moment of the day. Most of them are automatic and we don’t need to think about them. Others need much more consideration. The Father has blessed you with a mind so you can use it. Here are 7 steps to help you make God-honoring decisions: 1. Ask Him for wisdom. Once you ask, move on the wisdom He provides. It’s [...] Read more »
Understanding Discernment
The Greeks had a word “krino”. It meant to, “discern,” “decide” and “condemn”. We most commonly translate “krino” into English as “judge”. It’s easy for us to move from discernment to condemnation without any thought of it. But the Bible tells us not to be so hasty: Be honest in your judgment and do not decide at a glance (superficially and by appearances); but judge fairly and righteously. John 7:24 (Amplified Bible) So how do we discern? How do we [...] Read more »
What the Bible Say About Judging
Judging is one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Bible. It’s confusing. Jesus tells us not to judge. “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged. Matthew 7:1-2 (New Living Translation) Paul says we’ll judge the angels, so judge between yourself. Don’t you realize that someday we believers will judge the world? And [...] Read more »
The Kindness of God Leads Us to Repentance
I was speaking to a Comparative Religions Class at a local university on the topic of the early church councils. Much of the early debate of our spiritual ancestors revolved around the nature of Christ. Councils were called to settle disagreements. The Council of Nicea (325) was called to settle the controversy the followers of Arius promoted by teaching that there was a time when Christ did not exist. The Council of Nicea met to decide: “Was Jesus Christ God [...] Read more »
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