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JUDGE NOT-2

TEXT: *Matthew 7:1

 “Stop judging, so that you won’t be judged.”

To judge means to pronounce an opinion concerning right and wrong. The Lord Jesus Christ does not want you to pronounce an opinion concerning others because of your limitations as a human.

To keep this command of not judging others can be a very difficult task, except by the help of the Holy Spirit.

We also need an understanding of the fact that everyone shall be accountable to God, who is their Maker and Master. So, the highest thing you could do for your brother when you perceive he is going in the wrong direction is to go to him personally if you can, or pray for him.

You need to know that every single person shall stand before the Lord; hence, it is not your calling to be the judge of others.

Apostle Paul warned the church in Rome not to judge one another based on preference for food or days of worship.

 *“...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. So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.”(Romans 14:10 & 12)* 

Jesus Christ has not given any man the ministry of judgment.

 *“Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way.”(Romans 14:13).* 

From the above, we have a command to obey and an advice to follow:

1. Do not judge others anymore.

2. Resolve not to put a stumbling block in your brother’s way.

While you are expecting no one to judge you, the Lord would still have you not do things that can make your brethren uncomfortable, thereby leading to their fall.

We shall further look into this tomorrow.

 *PRAYER FOCUS:* 
Father, cleanse my conscience by the blood of Jesus. Deliver me from hypocrisy, self-righteousness, and dead works. Purify my heart and align my thoughts with Yours.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.


 *Bible Reading:* Romans 14:10–13

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