"Judge not, that you be
not judged." - Matthew 7:1
Out of Context: We're living in a day that values
tolerance above all, unless, of course, someone disagrees with our beliefs,
lifestyles, or opinions; then, we're extremely intolerant. We may even boldly
shout, "Only God can judge
me!" However, this is Tupac
theology, not Biblical theology.
In Context: This verse is not a warning against
speaking out against certain actions or behaviors. In fact, in other places of
Scripture, we're told "we'll know them by their fruit." We're also commanded in
the Great Commission to "make disciples," which includes helping others wage war
against sin. However, Matthew 7 is a warning against self-righteousness and
hypocrisy. If we're going to correct someone, then we must expect to be held to
the same standard. If we judge with aggression, then we can expect to be judged
with aggression. Even though we remove the plank in our eye, Jesus still says we
must remove the speck in our brother's.
Read
more at
http://www.christianpost.com/news/straight-outta-context-the-5-most-misused-and-abused-bible-verses-171394/#KocG80RAEV5GqWpj.99
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