How to Be a More Enjoyable Person | Matthew 7:1-6 | Pastor Blake Hardcastle

Are you as enjoyable to be around as Jesus died for you to be? Discover what "Judge not" really means and how to cultivate right judgment, self-awareness, and clear spiritual sight.In this sermon, Pastor Blake Hardcastle walks through Matthew 7:1–6, examining one of the most widely quoted—and misunderstood—passages in the Bible. Unpack why Jesus isn't forbidding critical thinking or evaluation, but rather warning against hyper-critical, hypocritical, and fault-finding attitudes. Learn how to remove the "log" from your own eye, protect holy truths with discernment, and do the delicate, holy work of helping others grow in Christ.In this episode, we cover:What "Judge Not" Really Means: Distinguishing between harmful hyper-criticism and healthy, biblical discernment.The Danger of Condemning Yourself: How hyper-critical attitudes push others away and alienate us from deep community.The Cartoon Version of You: Removing the "log" of self-righteousness from your own eye before addressing the "speck" in someone else's.Pearls Before Swine: Exercising right judgment and building trust before offering holy counsel.Holy Work & Clear Eyes: How developing self-awareness and compassion turns evaluation into delicate, redemptive soul work.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube