Christians and Judging

Christians and Judging

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.  
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” 
      Matthew 7:1,2.
Do not Judge or you will be judged. This is one verse even most non-Christians know.
Not long ago I heard an evangelist say that this verse refers to hypocritical judgement and I believe him.
The evangelist went on to say Christians still need to judge. We need to discern between what is right and what is wrong. This too is true.
Unfortunately when it comes to the latter discerning between what is right and wrong, some Christians cross the line and heap judgement on non-Christians. Some go as far as pointing out the evils of the society around them. Criticize everything and everyone that hold a different view or lifestyle to them.
This should not be so. It is not the job of a Christian to judge the world. The apostle Paul made that clear when he wrote,
“What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?  
God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.” 
                                                                                                1 Corinthians 5:12,13.
Jesus gave us our job saying,
“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
                                                 Matthew 28:18-20.
In order to do this we need to heed the words of the apostle Paul who said,
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.  
Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.  
On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” 
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” 
                                                                               Romans 12:18-21.
The apostle Peter saying,
“Dear friends,
 I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.  
Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.’ 
                                                                                   1 Peter 2:11,12.
Please think about it.