• Matthew 7:1-6
    "Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, "Let me remove the speck from your eye"; and look, a plank is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.
     
  • John 7:24
    Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment."
     
  • Romans 2:1-3
    Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God?
     
  • Romans 14:10
    But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
     
  • James 2:13
    For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
     
  • Luke 6:37
    'Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
     
  • 1 Corinthians 4:5
    Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one's praise will come from God.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Judging Others


Resources

Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged (Part Two)

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

Christians should not serve on juries because God has not equipped us at this time to look into peoples' hearts and motives.


The Weightier Matters (Part 2): Judgment

Article by Staff

Christ's teachings on judgment, as a weightier matter of the law, emphasize the importance of justice in our daily interactions. He critiques the Pharisees for focusing solely on legal correctness while neglecting fairness, impartiality, and reasonableness in their dealings with others. Christ urges a balanced approach to …


The Yard Stick of Judgment

Sermonette by Jared M. Ellis

God's saints must carefully distinguish between judging situations and judging people. Matthew 7:1-2 warns that using flawed human judgment will boomerang.


Do Not Judge: What Does it Mean?

Sermon by Clyde Finklea

The subject of judging others is a recurring issue within the church, necessitating ongoing discussion. In Matthew 7:1, Jesus instructs us not to judge, which is translated in The Faithful Version as "Do not condemn others so that you yourself will not be condemned." This suggests that condemning others may lead to our own …


Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged (Part One)

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

If we are summoned to serve on a jury, how would we respond? Christ has counseled us that we should not condemn lest we be condemned; judgment is His.


Judging in the Church

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God wants us to be cautious in our judgments of others. Judging others is a serious matter with God, as it can cause division and offense within the church. We are commanded not to judge one another, yet human nature makes it difficult to avoid, as we are decision-making beings who often rely on opinions rather than truth. God …


Using Righteous Judgment

Sermon by Kim Myers

When we minimize sin, we become displeasing to God. God expects His people to confront brothers and sisters in Christ gently, without becoming judgmental.


Do Not Judge

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

While we do not have the prerogative of condemning and passing judgment, we do have the responsibility of observing behaviors or inspecting spiritual fruit.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Judging Others