Matthew7 - Judging Others

 

Matthew 7 - Judging Others

 

One of the easiest ways to cover our sins is to judge others. It is not wrong to exercise discernment, but we must start with ourselves. Often we are guilty of the sins we think we see in others (Rom. 2:1-3). We need prayer and love if we are to perform successful “eye surgery” on our brothers and sisters. We must treat them the way we want them to treat us. Christians should never judge by appearances or in a manner by which they themselves would not want to be judged.

Jesus commands His followers to Ask, Seek, and knock then you will receive, find, and have the door opened to you. God answers prayer (Mark 11:24); (Luke 18:1-8).

 

The gate into real life is narrow, and the way is difficult, so don’t try to carry a lot of excess baggage. False teachers make the way easy and popular; if you truly follow Jesus, you pay a price, and the way sometimes becomes lonely. The less chosen gate following Christ leads to life.

 

Life produces fruit, and good trees produce good fruit. There was a great deal of profession in the lives of the scribes and Pharisees, but not evidence of spiritual fruit. Believers glorify God and identify themselves with Him by producing spiritual fruit, which includes good works and steadfast character. Where there is no spiritual fruit, there is no spiritual faith.

 

To “build on the rock” means to obey the Word of God. Saying is not enough; there must be doing (James 1:22-25). If you claim to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, expect to have your profession tested in this life and the next. Fair-weather faith will not pass the test. Someday, every person will stand before God in judgment, and the reality of every person’s relationship with Jesus Christ will be revealed (Heb 4:13). Without a person relationship with Christ, religious words and ways, such as attending church, filling positions of church leadership, and performing good works, have no value.

 

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