Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. (Mat 7:1-5)
Though we are told to judge elsewhere in Scripture, the command is to judge righteously. Here is a prohibition concerning unrighteous and hypocritical judging, especially of that which we are doing ourselves. We ought not to compare sins, for GOD has judged all sIn to be an offense against Him. We ought not to condemn our brother for whatever He may have done, while not confessing and forsaking our own transgressions. Failure to properly examine ourselves, and approaching anyone's actions with the right attitude leads to resentment and antagonism toward us and the Gospel because we are not living the Gospel we preach.
That is not to say that we are not to speak out against sIn in general, and sins specifically, but in the right context, with the Authority of Scripture, and with the correct heart attitude, we speak the Truth in love. As GOD's ambassadors, we condemn sIn, but not the sinner, for those without Christ are condemned already. As ministers of reconciliation we are to show the sinner his error without condemnation, and show Him the love of GOD that offers forgiveness to sinners who place their faith in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary in repentance. We preach the Judgment of GOD and the justice of our Lord, but also mercy and grace to those who believe.
While we are here, those of us who are truly in Christ, saved by our faith and trust in Him, having received His righteousness by His grace are to do His work and will on this earth. We are to minister to those who are hurting and in need, so that others see Jesus in us. We are to disciple one another in love and in His Word, so that all may know that we are His disciples. We are to go and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, and as we go, tell all who will hear of the Gospel, so that those who hear and believe may receive life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
That is not to say that we are not to speak out against sIn in general, and sins specifically, but in the right context, with the Authority of Scripture, and with the correct heart attitude, we speak the Truth in love. As GOD's ambassadors, we condemn sIn, but not the sinner, for those without Christ are condemned already. As ministers of reconciliation we are to show the sinner his error without condemnation, and show Him the love of GOD that offers forgiveness to sinners who place their faith in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary in repentance. We preach the Judgment of GOD and the justice of our Lord, but also mercy and grace to those who believe.
While we are here, those of us who are truly in Christ, saved by our faith and trust in Him, having received His righteousness by His grace are to do His work and will on this earth. We are to minister to those who are hurting and in need, so that others see Jesus in us. We are to disciple one another in love and in His Word, so that all may know that we are His disciples. We are to go and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, and as we go, tell all who will hear of the Gospel, so that those who hear and believe may receive life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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