1. “Judge Not, That Ye Be Not Judged” Matthew 7:1

2. “Judging” Defined Greek verb: “krino”Greek verb: “krino” Found 114 times in the N.T.Found 114 times in the N.T. Translated “judge,” “determine,” “condemn,” “call in question,” etc.Translated “judge,” “determine,” “condemn,” “call in question,” etc. To come to a conclusion or make a determination about something or someone.To come to a conclusion or make a determination about something or someone. A neutral term — the context determines its connotation.A neutral term — the context determines its connotation.

3. Judging in Matt. 7 v.6 – judge who is a dog or swinev.6 – judge who is a dog or swine v.7-11 – judge what’s appropriate to ask for in prayerv.7-11 – judge what’s appropriate to ask for in prayer v.12 – judge how to best treat othersv.12 – judge how to best treat others v.13-14 – judge which way that leads to lifev.13-14 – judge which way that leads to life v.15-20 – judge who is a false prophetv.15-20 – judge who is a false prophet v.21-2 7 – judge whether we are doing the will of Godv.21-2 7 – judge whether we are doing the will of God

4. Judging Prohibited Judging Hypocritically (Mt. 7:1-5)Judging Hypocritically (Mt. 7:1-5) Rm. 2:1, 21-24Rm. 2:1, 21-24 Judging Superficially (Jn. 7:24a)Judging Superficially (Jn. 7:24a) Ja. 2:1-4Ja. 2:1-4 Judging with Hostility (Ja. 4:11-12)Judging with Hostility (Ja. 4:11-12) I Cor. 4:3-5I Cor. 4:3-5 Judging in Matters of Opinion (Rm. 14:1-3)Judging in Matters of Opinion (Rm. 14:1-3) Col. 2:16Col. 2:16

5. Judging Commanded Judging Righteously (Jn. 7:24b)Judging Righteously (Jn. 7:24b) Judging Disorderly Church Members (I Cor. 5:1-5, 12-13)Judging Disorderly Church Members (I Cor. 5:1-5, 12-13) Judging Disputes (I Cor. 6:1-5)Judging Disputes (I Cor. 6:1-5) Judging the Teaching (I Cor. 10:15)Judging the Teaching (I Cor. 10:15) Judging Good and Evil (Heb. 5:14)Judging Good and Evil (Heb. 5:14) I Jn. 3:8-10I Jn. 3:8-10 Judging by Example (Heb. 11:7)Judging by Example (Heb. 11:7) Judging Self (II Cor. 13:5)Judging Self (II Cor. 13:5)

6. The Final Judgment All will be judged (II Cor. 5:10)All will be judged (II Cor. 5:10) It will be administered righteously (II Tim. 4:8)It will be administered righteously (II Tim. 4:8) It will be according to the same standard for everyone (Jn. 12:48)It will be according to the same standard for everyone (Jn. 12:48) It will be rendered by Jesus Christ (Rm. 2:16)It will be rendered by Jesus Christ (Rm. 2:16) It will either culminate with reward or punishment (Mt. 25:31-46)It will either culminate with reward or punishment (Mt. 25:31-46)

7. Plan of Salvation Hear the Gospel (Rm. 10:17)Hear the Gospel (Rm. 10:17) Believe with Heart (Rm. 10:9-10)Believe with Heart (Rm. 10:9-10) Repent of Sins (Ac. 17:30)Repent of Sins (Ac. 17:30) Confess with Mouth (Mt. 16:16)Confess with Mouth (Mt. 16:16) Baptism in Water (I Pet. 3:21)Baptism in Water (I Pet. 3:21) Continue in Faith (Col. 1:23)Continue in Faith (Col. 1:23) Erring Christian: Repent & Pray God for Forgiveness (Ac. 8:22)Erring Christian: Repent & Pray God for Forgiveness (Ac. 8:22)