Stop Judging!

[mosquitobite]

Yet again, another timely devotional. Perhaps someone from Charisma magazine reads RPF.

http://www.charismamag.com/spirit/de...For=2014-04-23

1 Corinthians 4:5

There are five things we ought to know about being judgmental, and the first is that judging is speculation. We simply do not have all the evidence.

Second, judging is schismatic. It will always cause division; you cannot avoid it. Whenever you begin to judge, the church will be divided.

Third, judging is selfish. Primarily it is a sign of our self-righteousness. We do not think so, but it is, and it is self-serving.

Fourth, judging is spineless. No strength of character is required for you to be judgmental, and it shows no taste.

Fifth, judging is superseding because you are doing not only what God says not to do, but you are actually doing what God says belongs to Him: "To me belongeth vengeance. Vengeance is mine." Five good reasons, then, for taking this verse seriously: stop judging!

[Miss Annie]

Excellent and Timely!!

[moostraks]

Interestingly on the issue of being schismatic I ran into this quote this morning:
“Has a separation ever caused more people to hear the Gospel? Ever enlarged the Church? Ever shown to the world more of the gentleness and meekness of Christ? Has a separation ever caused the world to exclaim, `See how those Christians love one another?’” – Allen Jay

May peace be upon all of us as we walk our own path~~~

[donnay]

I agree. God Judges. We shouldn't judge, we should use discernment.

[Terry1]

I agree. God Judges. We shouldn't judge, we should use discernment.

Amen donnay!

[Kevin007]

we def. are to judge!

http://www.christianissues.biz/judging.html

[TaftFan]

we def. are to judge!

http://www.christianissues.biz/judging.html

Every time I hear someone blanket condemn judging I cringe. Life is all about making judgements.

[donnay]

I Peter 4:17

For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

[Miss Annie]

Well I agree that we can't paint judging with a broad brush. It is absolutely necessary for me to judge to decide if I think my children should hang out with certain people, what type of influence they are going to be. The book of Proverbs is full of scriptures on foolish people and the dangers of associating with them. I don't think we should ever judge someone's salvation, however, we can observe whether or not they are backslidden. I think we HAVE to determine whether or not their behavior is foolish and if they will be a danger to us. I don't think we can ever judge someone's motives though. That is being very presumptuous and assuming that we know what's in their hearts, when only God can do that.

[donnay]

I Thessalonians 5:21-22

21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.