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1 Corinthians 6:2 - Judge, but Don't Condemn.

1 Corinthians 6:2 (NKJV) Do you not know 
that the saints will judge the world? And if the 
world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to 
judge the smallest matters? 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   When someone says that a Christian should 
never judge, thats incorrect. 
   But didnt Jesus say, Judge not, 
that you be not judged (Matthew 7:1 NKJV)? 
   Yes, and He went on to say, Beware of 
false prophets, who come to you in sheeps 
clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves 
(verse 15 NKJV). 
   Unless we make some kind of judgment, how 
will we determine who a false prophet is? There 
is a place for judgment. The Bible even says, 
For the time has come for judgment to begin at 
the house of God; and if it begins with us 
first, what will be the end of those who do not 
obey the gospel of God? (1 Peter 4:17 NKJV). 
   Also, 1 Corinthians 6:2 tells us, Do 
you not know that the saints will judge the 
world? And if the world will be judged by you, are 
you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 
(NKJV). 
   There are many verses that actually teach 
us as Christians to judge, make evaluations, 
and exercise discernment. 
   So yes, we are to make evaluations in 
judgment. Its very important. But having said that, 
what did Jesus actually mean when He said, 
Judge not, that you be not judged? 
   A better way to translate this statement 
of Christ in Matthew 7:1 is, Condemn not, 
that you be not condemned. Theres a big 
difference between the two. 
   As followers of Jesus Christ, we are to 
make judgments, make evaluations, and use our 
discernment. However, we are not to condemn others. We 
judge for identification, not for condemnation. 
   We need to refrain from hypercritical, 
condemning judgment. As the late J. Vernon McGee 
pointed out, The only exercise some Christians 
get is jumping to conclusions and running down 
others. 
   While we should make evaluations in 
judgment, we should not condemn other people. [Greg 
Laurie from Harvest Ministries; 
https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 - Sin In The Church.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2015/20150817-2022.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio (currently live): 
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657