Now I know we hear many times that we do not judge people since we will be judged but I pose a question:

Shouldn't we all be judged to an extent?

I feel that sometimes Christians jump too quickly at saying "don't judge me because the Bible said not to" but in essence, we all should be judged. Here is an example:

If I were a leader at a church and my sole purpose of doing so was to gain prestige and honor, is that not wrong? Wouldn't someone who knew me well require to judge those actions to see that my motives are not pure? All that we do should be done in response to the outpouring of what God has done for us and not for me to gain any platform. Would it not be proper to make that judgment call and rebuke those actions? I feel that this is the case since their best interest is taken to mind and it's done for my better (I would assume).

What do you guys feel in regards to this? I think it's okay to judge in this aspect as long as it's in accordance with God and is done with encouraging. You can say challenge and observe instead of rebuke and judge but in the end, you are doing the same thing almost so I just went ahead and used the word.

This post was edited by AsianChexMix on Mar 5 2011 12:44pm

judging without knowing.. thats the problem.. of couse you should judge,, or in other words use your common sence...

People seem to think that it is always wrong to judge because Jesus said, "Judge not, that ye be not judged" (Matthew 7:1), this was definitely not what Jesus meant. We know this because He also said, "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment" (John 7:24). Therefore we are not only permitted but commanded to judge. But our judgments must be righteous not unrighteous as Jesus said.

Matthew 18:15-17 (New International Version, ©2011)

Dealing With Sin in the Church

15 “If your brother or sister[a] sins,[b] go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’[c] 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

Footnotes:
Matthew 18:15 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a fellow disciple, whether man or woman; also in verses 21 and 35.
Matthew 18:15 Some manuscripts sins against you
Matthew 18:16 Deut. 19:15

This post was edited by Diligence on Mar 5 2011 04:59pm

There is a difference between judgement and discernment.

Judge yourself only and only if you are redeemed.

Judge others words/actions but be sure above all, to see your shortcomings first.

Judging other people, personally as a whole, is elating yourself as their God!

Acknowledge you relationship with God and seek Him when those three come up and you will occasionally, get over yourself make the right choice.

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On your elaboration...

Believers/faithers should assemble/congregate where God leads them.

i dont think it's humans job to judge, we're here to experience

As long as you do it in a loving way and not in a criticizing way in order to put them down. Why are you judging them? Are you being too harsh on them by basing what they are as a person on one single thing that they do?

I know a lot of people at Church who, at first sight are all loving and friendly who put on their Sunday best. They are merely suffering from the 'car-park' miracle. When it REALLY comes down to it they judge ME based on my looks, they all can totally see me as being a criminal or the bad guy based solely on my looks alone. Even the Christians at Church pre-judge whether they know it or not.

if you dont like them judge them , who will stop you?

Re-born with Christ defines our lives. We live in love and should make our actions and thoughts to be accordance to that. Judgment can only be held to God and no one else, yes we can rebuke each other however. Best thing to do is pray. Simple.

good luck