1. Righteous Judgment
Matthew 7:1

2. A Blanket Condemnation of Sin
Condemning all forms of judgment is foolish and unbiblical
A judgment is simply a conclusion based on evidence
Good, bad, or neutral

3. Commands to Judge Matthew 7:3-6 John 7:24 Philippians 1:9-11
From the very context of this verse!
John 7:24
Jesus commanded and regulated judgment
Philippians 1:9-11
Approve what is excellent

4. Many use Matthew 7:1 to condemn a different type of judgment…

5. Judgments Against Well-Meaning People
“The ends justify the means”
“Unity in diversity”
“Many paths to Heaven”
“Be a positive change in the world”
These all have one thing in common
More concerned with intent and result than an authorized process

6. Many really use Matthew 7:1 to say, “Don’t condemn people who mean well and are working to do good. Save your judgment for those who promote
hatred and evil.”

7. God Cares About Process
Commands us to worship Him
Also prescribes a pattern to follow
Preaching, singing, praying, communion, and a free-will offering
Taking the Lord’s Supper as an example:
1 Corinthians 11:23-29 – emblems & mindset
Acts 20:7 – frequency and day

8. God Cares About Process
Church organization as an example:
Elders (1Pet. 5:1ff; Acts 20:28ff; 1Tim. 3; Titus 1)
Deacons (1Tim. 3; Acts 6)
Evangelists (2Tim. 4:1-5)
Each member working according to his/her talents (Rom. 12:3-8)
Congregational autonomy

9. What does righteous judgment
look like?

10. Righteous Judgment Is… Consistent
Free from hypocrisy (Matt. 7:1-5)
Human nature to be blind to our own sins
John 8:1-11 another example of hypocritical judgment

11. Righteous Judgment Is… Persistent
Seeks out the truth (Matt. 7:7-14)
Righteous judgment asks, seeks, and knocks
Wisdom loves those who seek her diligently
Prov. 8:12, 17

12. Righteous Judgment Is… Vigilant
Watchful for dangerous people and doctrines
Matt. 7:6, 15-20
Righteous judgment tests all
1 John 4:1