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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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