“Stop Being So Judgmental And Take A Self-Evaluation, Woe Its You”

Matthew 7:1-8

Judgmental is defined as having or displaying an excessively critical point of view; irresponsible; fault finding. 

Did you know there is a difference in between judging and judgmental? It most definitely is. This is how we as Christians run a lot of people away from church. There is a big difference between simply judging/discerning a situation and being judgmental towards another person/situation. We 

may be doing it because we love and care about the other person and only want what’s best for them. Maybe because we are very passionate about God’s Word. Or maybe it’s just a bad habit we have developed. Either way, it’s important to remember: The only person you are 100% responsible for is yourself. Yes, we may have an obligation to love and care and speak up when necessary, but if we’re trying to control others’ actions or beliefs, we are not being loving, we’re being self-righteous and controlling. We expect others to follow our advice, our opinions, or our personal interpretation of right/wrong. Stop it I say!  Pay attention and call yourself out because judgmental attitudes can often start from a place of caring or from a passion for certain values, you might not even realize just how judgmental you’re being. Matthew 7:1, which states: “Do not judge so that you will not be judged.” Jesus wasn’t saying “Don’t judge ever.” Instead, He was telling the hypocritical Pharisees, who loved to catch others breaking the law: “tend to your own sins first, and then you’ll be in a better condition to address others’ sins.” Amen!!! 

I come by this morning to let you know when we remember our sins, failings and short-comings, it reminds us that no one is perfect and we all need grace. Not that there isn’t a time to step-up and say something. Sometimes we do need to comfort friends and family members in sin. Be bless and I love you!!! JE