Jesus reminds us that we often pass judgment on others to keep from examining ourselves. Some connect the saying to the preceding context by suggesting that it means it is worthless to try to correct (7:1-5) one unwilling to listen. Contrary to popular belief, Matthew 7:1-5 is not a prohibition against all judgment. Let’s see if you agree with me. Matthew 7:1. — Matthew 7:3-5 NLT. Jesus has made it very clear throughout this sermon that there is a big difference between true righteousness from the heart and self righteousness as demonstrated by the Scribes and Pharisees. Pastor Scott L. Harris 11/15/92; February 28, 1999 Judging Others Matthew 7:1-5 Introduction This morning we will continue in our study of the Sermon on the Mount. Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists. To what kinds of people did they continue their witness? Dr. Philip W. McLarty. Homosexuals need to repent of this sin in order to be right with God. Q4. 1. Others note that while we should not judge, some people should be avoided or we must exercise discernment. For instance, I am going to make a few statements. Intro: Did you know that Matthew 7:1 is quickly replacing John 3:16 as the most memorized and quoted verse in the Bible? Read Matthew 10:14; Acts 13:44-51; 18:5-6; and 28:17-28. This is wrong. When we point out the sin of others while we ourselves commit the same sin, we condemn ourselves (Romans 2:1). “Judge not, that ye be not judged. In what kinds of circumstances did believers turn away from a continued sharing of the gospel? Before we start removing someone else's sawdust, we had better get our own blinding 2x4 plank out of our way. These verses are a warning against hypocritical judgment, not judgment in itself. Matthew 7:1-5 niv 1984) I can’t but wonder if Jesus was looking right at the Pharisees when he said this. Matthew 7:1 "Judge not, that ye be not judged." But why did Matthew include this saying here? There is a righteous kind of judgment we are supposed to exercise with careful discernment (John 7:24). What would holy food and pearls have in common? Matthew 7:1-5. WHO DIED AND MADE YOU MY JUDGE? Jesus’ command not to judge others in Matthew 7:1 is preceded by comparisons to hypocrites (Matthew 6:2, 5, 16) and followed by a warning against hypocrisy (Matthew 7:3–5). Matthew 7:1-5 Don’t Be Judgmental! Our series on the Sermon on the Mount continues with another of Jesus’ hard … Key Thought. Homosexuality is a sin. This morning I want to encourage you, if you will with me, to turn in your Bible to Matthew chapter 7. Matthew 7, beginning at verse 1. Matthew 7:1-5 Don’t Be Judgmental! Jesus is saying we cannot judge others when we are guilty of the same sin. In fact, it is obnoxiously and hypocritically wrong in God's eyes. Dangerous territory indeed! It is true! 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