October 13th, 2024 - Judging - Matthew 7:1-6
/Questions to think about
Have you ever had something like a grain or sand or bug stuck in your eye that you couldn’t get out? How did it feel?
What is one of the best decisions you’ve ever made? The worst?
Have you ever made a wrong judgment about something or someone? What happened to make you change your mind?
Why is it so easy to judge other people and what they do?
Are we supposed to ignore the sins of fellow Christians? See Galatians 6:1 and 1 John 5:16.
Why is it so important to deal with sin whether it is just a “speck” or a “beam”?
The word “judge/judgment” in the Bible has implications of condemnation, punishment, and avenging. Why is judgment reserved for God?
Do Christians need to fear the judgment of God? See Romans 8:1 and 1 John 1:9
Related Scripture passages to meditate on
Psalm 7:6-9
Psalm 9:7-9
Isaiah 33:22
Luke 6:37-42
John 8:1-11
1 Corinthians 11:23-32
Galatians 6:1-5
1 John 5:16-17