Category: Matthew 7

THE CHRISTIAN AND JUDGING

I. Defining the word “judge”

II. The Christian is Commanded to Judge

III. The Christian is not Commanded to Abandon His Critical Faculty

AVOIDING JUDGMENTALISM

I. Definition of Judgmentalism

II. Marks of a Judgmental, Censorious Spirit

JUDGING THE CHRISTIAN

I. God is the Only True and Righteous Judge

II. God’s Judgment is Both Present & Future

III. God’s Unit of Measure

GOD’S “STANDARDS” OF JUDGMENT

I. The Divine Law of Love

II. Lists of Ethical Guidelines in the NT

III. The Life of Christ, the Way He Lived

IV. Our Conscience

V. The Measure We Use to Judge Others

THE FINE ART OF SPECK REMOVAL

I. With Self Criticism First

II. With Humility

III. Without Bias / Not According to Appearance

IV. With Mercy

V. With Gentleness