judging

stringmusic · Nov 2, 2010

Just wanted a survey on one Christian judging another Christian, both believing that the other has a true relationship with Christ. You dont have to give me quotes from the Bible just a simple yes or no and short explanation.
There will be another thread on this subject once a good survey has been taken. :pop:

Gabassmaster · Nov 2, 2010

stringmusic said:
Just wanted a survey on one Christian judging another Christian, both believing that the other has a true relationship with Christ. You dont have to give me quotes from the Bible just a simple yes or no and short explanation.
There will be another thread on this subject once a good survey has been taken.

I believe we should fellowship, but not call another man out on what he believes, and don't try to prove them wrong if it dosen't say if it is right or wrong in the Bible. Nobody can know if that person has a true relationship with god that is between them and the lord. Sometimes i think people worship a whole different Lord than my Lord Jesus Christ though???? :pop:

rjcruiser · Nov 2, 2010

We are to judge with righteous judgement....but realize that the standard we hold others to is the standard that we'll be held to.

At the end of the day, the law shows how evil we are and that we truly are in need of a Savior.

vanguard1 · Nov 2, 2010

the word judge in some cases in the nt is not the right translation, the word is condem , we should not condem one another. we can talk about things and try to help each other, if i can warn someone of the danger of alcohol and what it has done to me and people i know then i have a responsibility to do so.

formula1 · Nov 2, 2010

Re:

I admittedly am a mercy person. I would prefer not to be bound by legalism of rigid rules many of us tend to make as Christians and try to make others abide by them. We alienate too many folks from Jesus because or our rigid stances.

What is better is to Love them like Jesus and allow Jesus to build them up the way He wants. I have never seen anyone who would come to Jesus honestly ever rejected. My God would never do that. But well-meaning but wrong CHristians do it everyday.

Ronnie T · Nov 2, 2010

All great comments.

Rather than judge another person, it's best to study the Bible with them.
Maybe both might learn some things.

Lowjack · Nov 2, 2010

No one should judge another's estate of Salvation, but we can Judge all things pertaining to life In Christ.

Dominic · Nov 3, 2010

Ronnie T · Nov 3, 2010

There are situations when judgement should not be made against another:
Romans 14:3 The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted them.

There are times when one should be very careful about judging another.
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.

And, there is a definite need to judge inside the church from time to time.
1Cor 5:12 What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? 13 God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you.”

But be very careful....
James 4:11 Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?

The Original Rooster · Nov 3, 2010

Ronnie T said:
There are situations when judgement should not be made against another:
Romans 14:3 The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted them.

There are times when one should be very careful about judging another.
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.

And, there is a definite need to judge inside the church from time to time.
1Cor 5:12 What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? 13 God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you.”

But be very careful....
James 4:11 Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?

Ronnie's right. But speaking for myself, I try not to judge anyone because I'd rather err on the side of caution. Salvation is a personal thing between God and you. My opinion isn't needed.

elfiii · Nov 3, 2010

RoosterTodd said:
Ronnie's right. But speaking for myself, I try not to judge anyone because I'd rather err on the side of caution. Salvation is a personal thing between God and you. My opinion isn't needed.

X 2, but if I see someone about to go off the deep end I will try to bring them closer to God and save them from themselves.

Nimrod71 · Nov 3, 2010

I don't judge others in this respect. Is someone who drinks and goes to bars not a Christian? How do I know? I don't. I have enough of a time trying to keep myself on the road let alone worrying with someone else. They may be having the same troubles as me. God knows each man's heart. I don't. God will take care of everyone and everything in His time.

WHOSHOTYA · Nov 3, 2010

no let he who is without sin cast the first stone....pretty much sums it up for me......

Ronnie T · Nov 4, 2010

WHOSHOTYA said:
no let he who is without sin cast the first stone....pretty much sums it up for me......

This is the second times you've quoted part of this verse tonight.

Just because Jesus spoke those words to a group of people who were making a mistake doesn't mean you and I have a licenses to use it in the same regard.

There are probably times that you would be well served if someone pointed out your Christian shortcoming.
And times that it would be a service to God for you to point out another person's errors.

You could save a persons by keeping them focused, that is, if you yourself are a respected Christian.

WHOSHOTYA · Nov 4, 2010

smoking sir is not a christian shortcoming, drinking either.

vanguard1 · Nov 4, 2010

ronnie t said:
this is the second times you've quoted part of this verse tonight.

Just because jesus spoke those words to a group of people who were making a mistake doesn't mean you and i have a licenses to use it in the same regard.

There are probably times that you would be well served if someone pointed out your christian shortcoming.
And times that it would be a service to god for you to point out another person's errors.

You could save a persons by keeping them focused, that is, if you yourself are a respected christian.

amen ronnie,

vanguard1 · Nov 4, 2010

WHOSHOTYA said:
smoking sir is not a christian shortcoming, drinking either.

killing yourself is ok then, harming yourself is ok then, what ever happened to your body being a temple of the holy Spirit?

hey do what ever you want, no need to deny your flesh anything it wants its all good,
after all we are just old sinners no need to change anything,
just pick up your salvation ticket and live anyway you want, after all Jesus did all the work, what do we owe him.

hummerpoo · Nov 4, 2010

Ronnie T said:
There are situations when judgement should not be made against another:
Romans 14:3 The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted them.

There are times when one should be very careful about judging another.
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.

And, there is a definite need to judge inside the church from time to time.
1Cor 5:12 What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? 13 God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you.”

But be very careful....
James 4:11 Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?

There's probably something to be added, but I sure don't see what it could be. WELL SAID!!

1gr8bldr · Nov 4, 2010

First remove the log from your own eye

stringmusic · Nov 4, 2010

stringmusic said:
Just wanted a survey on one Christian judging another Christian, both believing that the other has a true relationship with Christ. You dont have to give me quotes from the Bible just a simple yes or no and short explanation.
There will be another thread on this subject once a good survey has been taken.

I'm not talking about salvation.

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