Ep. 19: What Does ‘Don’t Judge’ Really Mean?

Summary:Many people quote “Judge not, that you be not judged,” but do we really understand what Jesus meant? In this episode of Lifting Us Up in Liberty, Pastor Earl Wallace breaks down the difference between righteous judgment and wrongful condemnation.He explores how Jesus consistently convicted people of sin—not to condemn them, but to call them to repentance.Key Points:The Three Types of People Who Reject Judgment – Those who deny wrongdoing, hide their sins, or justify their actions despite biblical truth.Understanding Matthew 7:1-6 – Jesus warns against hypocritical judgment but still calls us to discern right from wrong.Jesus’ Role as the Ultimate Judge – John 5:22 makes it clear that every person will give an account before Him.The Conviction of the Holy Spirit – John 16:8 explains how God convicts us of sin so we can obtain Christ’s righteousness.The Story of Zacchaeus – A powerful example of how acknowledging sin leads to redemption and transformation.Why You Should ListenThis episode tackles a controversial but crucial topic: the difference between biblical discernment and condemning judgment. If you’ve ever struggled with understanding how to lovingly confront sin while avoiding hypocrisy, this discussion provides much-needed clarity.Why This Episode MattersOur culture often misinterprets scripture to avoid accountability. But Jesus showed that recognizing sin is necessary for true transformation. By learning how to discern good and evil without self-righteousness, we can uphold God’s truth while leading others to salvation.Tune in to discover how biblical judgment can actually lift us up in liberty!Important Links:Website: www.libertycfchurch.orgThe Biblical Basis For The Bill of Rights: https://libertycf.org/3br/Start A Home Bible Study Using LCF Material: Liberty Offsite Body of Christ Community (LOBOCC)- www.lobocc.org YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@libertychristianfellowship5721 Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/user/LibertyCF