Jesus taught his followers not to judge - but it's the most misinterpreted verse in the entire Bible.
Talking Points:
- Jesus wasn’t teaching us not to judge; he was teaching us how to judge. There’s a difference between making judgments and being judgmental. Matthew 7:1-5
- Making proper judgments is wise for Christians, even when it comes to making a judgment about another person’s ideas or actions.
- Jesus taught us to deal with our own sin before we try to help someone else deal with their sin. Pointing fingers before we look at our own hearts is hypocrisy. Galatians 6:1
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share about a time when you felt wrongly judged by someone. How did you respond?
- Share about a time when someone judged you correctly. How did they do it? How did you respond?
- Read Matthew 7:1-5. What is the difference between judging and being judgmental?
- Give some examples where it is appropriate to “make judgments”. Give some examples where it is inappropriate.
- Read Galatians 6:1. What picture is Paul painting for us in this verse? How can we be prideful in our “helping”? How can we try to do too much?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
