Sunday 2-11-2018 "Judge Not"

The command is NOT... a manddate to remain opionless and silent about the attitudes and behaviors of others. Jesus talked about making good judgments in Matthew 7.  We need to be wise and listen to the scripture and not foolish where we won't follow Jesus. Two False ideas God expects us not to Judge. If we use lax standards we will receive lax standards. The Command is to be EXTREMELY care-full when dealing with others and their sin. Pearl - help each other, follow Christ, speak truth in others The CARE-FULL Points 1. Humility verse 3 3 Test for proper Humility     1. Recognize own see - see the log in own eye      2. Ready to receive - get specks out     3. Reservation - don't be excited to get speck out of his eye. 2. Relationship verse 3, 4, 5 Am I my brother's keeper?  Yes - he is my brother 3.  Right Standards verse 2 - God's standard What standard should we use?  Romans 1:32-2:5 4.  Committed Involvement verse 5 Get Close, Be Gentle, Engage (be there) An Example - John 8:1-8 Adultery Two Mindsets to Live it The Church is a hospital (for sinners) We are nurses - to clean, to comfort, to nurture alongside the Great Physician, follow Jesus' order, rely on His commands, He will make the prescriptians