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Judgment, Tolerance, and Correction

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The process of judging oneself is an essential aspect of personal growth and aligning with God's standards. From the moment we arise each day, our minds are engaged in evaluating our actions, determining what we should do, in what order, and how well we should perform. This constant self-assessment shapes the beliefs, opinions, preferences, and convictions that underlie our choices. The quality of our life depends significantly on the quality of these personal judgments, as better preparation to make sound decisions increases the likelihood of success. However, there is a danger in the quality of our self-judgments and the actions we take based on them. We must strive to judge ourselves with righteous judgment, recognizing that our human experience, oversight, and understanding are limited. We may not see the whole picture as God does, and it is challenging to fully know our own intentions, strengths, and weaknesses. We might focus on our weakest areas while overlooking unseen strengths, as each of us is a complex mix of qualities. Moreover, making an impartial judgment of ourselves is nearly impossible due to built-in biases from our experiences that color our perceptions. Before being critical of ourselves, we should take the time to examine our flaws against the standard set by Christ. This self-reflection can shame and humble us, fostering the right spirit to address our shortcomings. We must learn to be loving, thoughtful, and considerate in our self-judgments, using God's standards to ensure they are righteous.

Judge or Be Judged

Sermonette by Frank Simkins

The 'new' religion of tolerance does not judge against sin, either in ourselves or others, but instead desensitizes us toward evil.

Our Personal Plumblines

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. Maas

we learn righteous judgment through learning to see the consequences of our thoughts, words, and behaviors as they affect us and the lives of others.

Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

Sermonette by David F. Maas

When we see faults in others, we must examine our own spiritual progress, looking for parallel things in ourselves that grieve God's Holy Spirit.

Discerning Spirits and Discerning the Body

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Because of the culture of deception fostered by Satan and his children, we must develop discernment to tell the difference between truth and falsehood.

Conscience (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

A conscience can only function according to what it knows, and will automatically adjust in the way it is exercised. Conscience follows conduct.