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“Do not judge.”
Perhaps one of the most quoted —
and most misunderstood —
commands of Jesus.
But does this mean we remain silent
when confronted with sin?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast,
Pastor Monty Simao continues our study
in the Gospel of Matthew —
where Jesus confronts the danger
of prideful judgment.
For the problem is not that we see
the speck in our brother’s eye —
it’s that we see it so clearly
while remaining blind
to the LOG in our own.
Yet Jesus does not tell us
to ignore our brother’s sin.
He calls us to first examine ourselves.
For righteous judgment
requires more than recognizing
what is wrong in another.
It requires the humility
to recognize what is wrong
in ourselves —
and thus our desperate need for His grace.
… A grace that moves us
to seek restoration
rather than condemnation.
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Discussion Guide:
This guide is designed for both individual reflection, as well as group discussions like family worship. My prayer is that it will allow you to dwell longer, and meditate more, upon God’s holy Word and will be fodder for sanctifying conversations.
— M.S.
