Correcting one another, is it scriptural? Are we called to Judge?

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Permalink Reply by Leonard T on December 6, 2012 at 4:29pm

Absolutely!!! We agree :-) and that clarifies it, at least for me. We judge/discern what is being said or done as it aligns with or breaks with the Word of God. There are many areas we don't fully understand and there are some that are non-negotiables.

 

Lord Bless,

LT

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Permalink Reply by Colby on December 6, 2012 at 7:29pm

Rita and LT,

I believe you've both found the key.

We are to examine things under the bright antiseptic light of God's Word and judge/discern whether or not "what is being said or done  aligns or breaks with the Word of God."

Only God can see into our hearts and judge our motives and intentions and know whether we are saved or not.  It is not my place to judge the eternity destiny of others, but I can "judge" whether the Gospel they preach or their actions are in accordance with Scripture.  

Indeed, I have a responsibility as a Christian to exercise due diligence--to know the difference between right and wrong on moral issues, to be able to distinguish between sound and false doctrine, and to act accordingly based on the standard set by God's Word.

Colby

Permalink Reply by David Velasquez on December 6, 2012 at 11:05pm

Colby it is good to see you around here again.

 

I will write the following not to contradict your statement, for I am in complete agreement with it,  but to simply give another side of what you have brought up by saying: "It is not my place to judge the eternity destiny of others,... that is true. However we do have the God given biblical authority to tell people whether they are going to heaven or hell, according to their own confessions, convictions and practices. We do that understanding that we do not know the heart or mind of men, so we base our biblical opinion about someone according to their own confessions. 

 

Blessings.

Permalink Reply by Colby on December 6, 2012 at 7:18pm

Did the Apostle Paul place himself above the judgment of others by saying that only God can judge him?

•  But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged
  by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.
  My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent.
  It is the Lord who judges me" (1Cor4:3-4).

 

However, Paul didn't hesitate or hold back his judgment and criticism of others (e.g., the Corinthians and Ephesians) did he? 

• "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach
  to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you,
  let him be accursed" (Gal1:8)

 

Is Paul setting a double standard, giving himself a pass on judgment while feeling free to judge others as he sees fit?

 

What about 1 Corinthians 4:5?

• "Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time,
  before the Lord comes,who will bring to light the things
  now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of
  the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God."

 

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