Two Ancient Heresies

“Judge not” is one of the most misused phrases in the Bible often quoted to shut down truth rather than protect it. Scripture doesn’t forbid judgment; it forbids false judgment. Jesus and the apostles judged openly and clearly because evil left unjudged is evil approved. We’re not called to judge by feelings or personal taste, but by God’s law righteously, truthfully, and with mercy where there is repentance. Excusing sin shares in its guilt; judging rightly honors God. The command isn’t silence it’s clarity: judge righteous judgment.