e.r.m.
Church of Christ
Matthew 7:1-3 "Do not judge so that you will not be judged. [2] For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. [3] Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?
I think I understand this one a little better now. It doesn't say don't judge at all. I once wrote a thread where I concluded something like that people were just being overly critical and unmerciful, but I think now that Jesus said this in response to people using a greater measure of judgement on others than they were using on themselves. I believe this is why Jesus said "by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you" and "look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye". I believe he was addressing the inequality. "Your faults are great and deserve judgement, while my faults don't exist or are inconsequential" kind of behavior. I think Jesus was telling them to use the same measure on themselves. That makes a big difference when helping others.
What are your thoughts?
Thank you.
I think I understand this one a little better now. It doesn't say don't judge at all. I once wrote a thread where I concluded something like that people were just being overly critical and unmerciful, but I think now that Jesus said this in response to people using a greater measure of judgement on others than they were using on themselves. I believe this is why Jesus said "by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you" and "look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye". I believe he was addressing the inequality. "Your faults are great and deserve judgement, while my faults don't exist or are inconsequential" kind of behavior. I think Jesus was telling them to use the same measure on themselves. That makes a big difference when helping others.
What are your thoughts?
Thank you.