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Matthew 7:1-5
7 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.
Watch the Sermon
Summary: This week, we will review the saying of Jesus to refrain from judgement in Matthew 7:1-5. Although verses 1-2 are among the most well-known sayings of Jesus, this passage is often not understood and applied rightly. Instead of introducing a complete prohibition on judgement, Jesus is actually showing us how to care for each others' souls without hypocrisy. Jesus knows our sinful nature and our propensity to be overly critical of the sins of others and overly tolerant of our own faults. Because of this, Jesus instructs us to recognize and address the sins that are destroying our souls before we seek to offer correction to others. Jesus shows us in this passage that caring for our souls and the souls of our brothers & sisters is an essential part of the Christian life.
Review & Apply
How do we know Jesus isn't introducing a complete prohibition of all judgements in this passage?
How is God's judgement of us related to our judgement of others?
Why does Jesus use the analogy of a "speck" and a "log"? What is He trying to show us through this parable?
How tolerant are you of your own sins versus the sins of others?
Who are some people who might recognize hypocrisy in your life? Have you ever asked for their input before?
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