Don't Judge Others
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The Letter of James (Part 12) | James 4:11-17 | Keaton Row Why do we so easily speak against, judge, and slander one another — and what does God actually think about it? This sermon on James 4:11–12 exposes a hard truth: when we judge our brothers and sisters, we're not just being critical — we're stepping into God's role as judge, a position we were never meant to occupy. The message digs into what James means by slander, why judgment is an act of hubris, and how God judges so differently than we do. When God looks at you, he doesn't focus on your failures — he looks past them to see the blood of Christ covering you. So what's the filter we should use when tempted to judge others? A powerful invitation to reconciliation, plus a conviction about the sin of presumption: we don't have enough time to delay saying what needs to be said or to put off making things right. We're just a vapor that appears for a little while. Part of our ongoing series through the Letter of James at Life Tabernacle Church. Recorded live at Life Tabernacle Church in Vinton, Virginia, on August 30th, 2026, by Rev. Keaton Row. Want to connect more with Life Tabernacle? Visit us online: lifetabernaclepcg.com Feeling led to support the ministry? Give securely here: Tithely Giving Link
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