Judge Yourself First

Jesus’ words in Matthew 7 are often twisted to silence Truth. But Christ did not command His followers to ignore sin. He warned against self-righteous judgment while calling believers to examine their own hearts first. In this final message, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes the abuse of “Judge not” and restores Jesus’ true meaning. Believers must never pretend to know motives, but we must lovingly confront sin with Truth, humility, and obedience to Scripture. Dr. Youssef warns that self-righteous criticism invites God’s judgment, while repentance opens the door to restoration. As followers of Jesus Christ, the divine Son of God, we are called to discern rightly, intercede faithfully, and live in unity for the advance of the Gospel. This episode calls you to: Repent of pride and self-righteous criticism, Examine your own heart before confronting others, Speak Truth with humility and love, Practice Biblical discernment, Intercede for the Church’s unity and witness, Obey Scripture for the sake of Gospel effectiveness. Scripture Focus: Matthew 7:1–6  If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer TeamsOur trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support.https://ltw.org/care💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at:https://myfaithassistant.comIf you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ.❤️ Support Leading The Way:https://www.ltw.org/donate