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Jesus said,

“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

A true Christian will not judge anyone outside the church that is God’s job. The apostle Paul does however say we may judge those who claim to be followers of Christ Jesus, Paul writes,

“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.” 1Corinthians 5:12,13.

That being said I truly believe that the only time we can judge anyone who claims to be Christian is to see whether or not they are teaching sound doctrine. We have no right to judge anyone as to where they will spend eternity.

When it comes to interaction with others we should remember the words of James who writes,

“Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgement without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgement!”  James 2:12,13.

And above all we should always remember the words of Jesus who said,

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets” Matthew 7:12.

Please think about it.