Judge and Jury

Series: Why Does Jesus Make Me So Nervous?

Matthew 7:1-6

Pastor Joel Sutton - Sunday, June 1, 2008

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The Christian is not to be a judge. vv. 1-5

"Do not judge" = "Do not be judgmental"

• Two reasons vv. 3-5
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  • We are fallible humans. 
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  • We are fallen humans.

• Our Response: Remove the plank from our own eye. vs. 5
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  • Able to see clearly.
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  • Able to restore.

The Christian is to use wise judgment. vs. 6

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• We are in possession of a priceless treasure.
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• Not all people will receive this truth.

Take Home Idea: As citizens of God's kingdom, we are not to play a judge who condemns; but the brother or sister who restores and uses wise judgment.