Areas Christians Should Not Judge

Areas Christians Should Not Judge

Romans

14:1-23

•Personal convictions or preferences.

Areas Christians Should Not Judge

Romans

14:1-23

•Personal convictions or preferences.

John 7:24

•Outward appearance.

Areas Christians Should Not Judge

Romans

14:1-23

•Personal convictions or preferences.

John 7:24

•Outward appearance.

1 Corinthians 4:1-

5

•A Christians service.

Areas Christians Should Not Judge

When it comes to sin, false teaching or ministries, the Bible clearly teaches that we are to be discerning which means we

need to make an judgment based upon God's Word.

Again, let me remind everyone that these passages are addressing non-moral issues.

Are there areas that Christians Should Judge?

What should Christians Should Judge?

Therefore, we can judge according to that truth.

That truth is given to us in the Bible and is written on our hearts.

We have absolute

truth

We know God exists

What should Christians Should Judge?

1 Corinthians 6:1-8• Christians are to judge disputes between

members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes

Christians are to judge disputes between members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes

This is so that the problem doesn't spill over into the non-believing world, which discredits the church's witness to the lost.

I f you have an issue with someone in the church you should attempt reach an agreement or bring it to the elders of the church.

What should Christians Should Judge?

1 Corinthians 6:1-8• Christians are to judge disputes between

members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes

1 John 4:1 • We are to rightly judge the doctrinal teaching of preachers and teachers by God's Word

We are to rightly judge the doctrinal teaching of preachers and teachers by God's Word

Matthew 7:15-20; Acts 17:10-11; 1 Corinthians 14:29; Titus 1:10-16; 3:10; Hebrews 13:7; 1 John 4:1; Revelation 2:20-24.

Paul tells the Corinthians to judge what he was saying (1 Corinthians 10:15).

We are not to listen to accusations against our pastor/leaders unless there are at least two or three witnesses (1 Timothy 5:19-20).

What should Christians Should Judge?

1 Corinthians 6:1-8• Christians are to judge disputes between members

of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes

1 John 4:1 • We are to rightly judge the doctrinal teaching of preachers and teachers by God's Word

1 Timothy 3:1-13 • We are to rightly judge potential Elders/Pastors and Deacons

Areas Christians Should Judge

We are to rightly judge potential Elders/Pastors

and Deacons to see if they

measure up to the qualifications

given in the Scripture (1

Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9).

This means that we have to discern or judge others

by God's standards in order to be obedient to God's Word.

What should Christians Should Judge?

1 Corinthians 6:1-8• Christians are to judge disputes between members

of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes

1 John 4:1 • We are to rightly judge the doctrinal teaching of preachers and teachers by God's Word

1 Timothy 3:1-13 • We are to rightly judge potential Elders/Pastors and Deacons

1 Thessalonians 5:14

• We are told to "admonish the unruly.“

Areas Christians Should JudgeWe are told in 1 Thessalonians 5:14 to "admonish the

unruly.“

In verse 15, we are told to "see to it that no one repays another with evil for evil." So it is clear that we as believers have to be discerning about other believers.

This doesn't mean that we are to go around looking for every little speck or flaw, but that when we see people doing things that are clearly unbiblical then we are

to speak up and say something.

What should Christians Should Judge?

1 Corinthians 6:1-8 • Christians are to judge disputes between members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes

1 John 4:1 • We are to rightly judge the doctrinal teaching of preachers and teachers by God's Word

1 Timothy 3:1-13 • We are to rightly judge potential Elders/Pastors and Deacons

1 Thessalonians 5:14

• We are told to "admonish the unruly.“

2 Corinthians 13:5-7 • We are to examine ourselves to see if our faith is real.

Areas Christians Should Judge

We are to examine or scrutinize ourselves to

see if our faith is real (2 Corinthians 13:5-7).

This testing is to see if we are truly saved and if we are doing right in the

sight of God.

We are also told to judge (scrutinize) ourselves

before we partake of the Lord's Supper to see if

our spiritual condition is correct (1 Corinthians

11:31).

What should Christians Should Judge?

1 Corinthians 6:1-8 • Christians are to judge disputes between members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes

1 John 4:1 • We are to rightly judge the doctrinal teaching of preachers and teachers by God's Word

1 Timothy 3:1-13 • We are to rightly judge potential Elders/Pastors and Deacons

1 Thessalonians 5:14 • We are told to "admonish the unruly.“

2 Corinthians 13:5-7 • We are to examine or scrutinize ourselves to see if our faith is real

1 Corinthians 5:3-5 • The local church is to judge the unrepentant sins of its members, and to take the appropriate actions.

The local church is to judge the unrepentant sins of its members, and to take the appropriate actions.

What should Christians Should Judge?

1 Corinthians 6:1-8 • Christians are to judge disputes between members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes

1 John 4:1 • We are to rightly judge the doctrinal teaching of preachers and teachers by God's Word

1 Timothy 3:1-13 • We are to rightly judge potential Elders/Pastors and Deacons

1 Thessalonians 5:14 • We are told to "admonish the unruly.“

2 Corinthians 13:5-7 • We are to examine or scrutinize ourselves to see if our faith is real

1 Corinthians 5:3-5 • The local church is to judge the unrepentant sins of its members, and to take the appropriate actions.

Conclusion

The Christian is never given the right or the

responsibility of eternally judging anyone.

Conclusion

Christians cannot correctly weigh action, motives,

opportunities, nor know all things about any individual:

God alone is capable to do so.

Conclusion