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Who Am I to Judge?

Matthew 7:1-5

\xa0Biblical discernment is the ability to distinguish good from evil according to the Bible. Living with biblical discernment is not just an option, it is a God-given responsibility. We need to recover biblical discernment in our churches, and it starts with understanding what it means to \u201cjudge not.\u201d Sadly, Christians have often neglected their responsibility to confront serious sin in the church by saying, \u201cWho am I to judge?\u201d This is a misunderstanding of what it means to \u201cjudge not\u201d (1 Cor. 5:12-13). So, what does it mean to have biblical discernment?

\xa0Take Home Message: God has given us the responsibility of biblical discernment.

\xa0Biblical discernment means\u2026

• We treat each other fairly.
• Matt. 7:1-2\u2013 \u201cJudge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.\xa0
• We see each other clearly.
• Matt. 7:3-4\u2013 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, \u2018Let me take the speck out of your eye,\u2019 when there is the log in your own eye?
• We correct each other gently.
• Matt. 7:5\u2013 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.\u201d

\xa0Take Home Questions

1. Are you in the Word?
2. Are Christians in your life?
3. Are you practicing what you preach?

\xa0Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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