Don’t Judge
Big Idea: Understanding life in Jesus’ kingdom can be a powerful tool for good, but only if it’s used correctly.
Understanding life in Jesus’ kingdom can be a powerful tool for good, but only if it’s used correctly.
Matthew 7:1-2
Matthew 7:13-14
John 7:7
Don’t hold anyone to a standard that you’re not willing to hold for yourself.
Matthew 7:3-4
Jesus invites you to apply his teachings to yourself before you apply them to anyone else.
Matthew 7:5
Don’t hold anyone to a standard that they don’t hold for themselves.
Matthew 7:6
1 Corinthians 5:12-13a
Seven questions to ask before you correct someone:
- Is this something that Jesus cares about?
- Is my attitude one of building up or tearing down?
- Do they want to follow Jesus?
- Am I as hard on myself as I am on them?
- Has this person invited me to speak into their life?
- Would Jesus speak to this person like this?
- Have I talked to Jesus about this yet?