1. Areas Christians Should Not Judge

2. Romans 14:1-23 Personal convictions or preferences.

3. Areas Christians Should Not Judge Romans 14:1-23 Personal convictions or preferences. John 7:24 Outward appearance.

4. Areas Christians Should Not Judge Romans 14:1-23 Personal convictions or preferences. John 7:24 Outward appearance. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 A Christians service.

5. Areas Christians Should Not Judge When it comes to sin, false teaching or ministries, the Bible clearly teaches that we are to be discerning which means we need to make an judgment based upon God's Word. Again, let me remind everyone that these passages are addressing non-moral issues.

7. What should Christians Should Judge? Therefore, we can judge according to that truth. That truth is given to us in the Bible and is written on our hearts. We have absolute truth We know God exists

8. What should Christians Should Judge? Christians are to judge disputes between members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

9. Christians are to judge disputes between members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes This is so that the problem doesn't spill over into the non- believing world, which discredits the church's witness to the lost. I f you have an issue with someone in the church you should attempt reach an agreement or bring it to the elders of the church.

10. What should Christians Should Judge? Christians are to judge disputes between members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 We are to rightly judge the doctrinal teaching of preachers and teachers by God's Word 1 John 4:1

11. We are to rightly judge the doctrinal teaching of preachers and teachers by God's Word Matthew 7:15-20; Acts 17:10-11; 1 Corinthians 14:29; Titus 1:10-16; 3:10; Hebrews 13:7; 1 John 4:1; Revelation 2:20-24. Peter and John both told the Jewish leaders to judge what they were saying to see if it was true or not according to God's Word (Acts 4:19). Paul tells the Corinthians to judge what he was saying (1 Corinthians 10:15). We are not to listen to accusations against our pastor/leaders unless there are at least two or three witnesses (1 Timothy 5:19-20).

12. What should Christians Should Judge? Christians are to judge disputes between members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 We are to rightly judge the doctrinal teaching of preachers and teachers by God's Word 1 John 4:1 We are to rightly judge potential Elders/Pastors and Deacons 1 Timothy 3:1- 13

13. Areas Christians Should Judge We are to rightly judge potential Elders/Pastors and Deacons to see if they measure up to the qualifications given in the Scripture (1 Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9). This means that we have to discern or judge others by God's standards in order to be obedient to God's Word.

14. What should Christians Should Judge? Christians are to judge disputes between members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 We are to rightly judge the doctrinal teaching of preachers and teachers by God's Word 1 John 4:1 We are to rightly judge potential Elders/Pastors and Deacons 1 Timothy 3:1- 13 We are told to "admonish the unruly.“ 1 Thessalonians 5:14

15. Areas Christians Should Judge We are told in 1 Thessalonians 5:14 to "admonish the unruly.“ In verse 15, we are told to "see to it that no one repays another with evil for evil." So it is clear that we as believers have to be discerning about other believers. This doesn't mean that we are to go around looking for every little speck or flaw, but that when we see people doing things that are clearly unbiblical then we are to speak up and say something.

16. What should Christians Should Judge? Christians are to judge disputes between members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 We are to rightly judge the doctrinal teaching of preachers and teachers by God's Word 1 John 4:1 We are to rightly judge potential Elders/Pastors and Deacons 1 Timothy 3:1-13 We are told to "admonish the unruly.“ 1 Thessalonians 5:14 We are to examine ourselves to see if our faith is real. 2 Corinthians 13:5-7

17. Areas Christians Should Judge We are to examine or scrutinize ourselves to see if our faith is real (2 Corinthians 13:5-7). This testing is to see if we are truly saved and if we are doing right in the sight of God. We are also told to judge (scrutinize) ourselves before we partake of the Lord's Supper to see if our spiritual condition is correct (1 Corinthians 11:31).

18. What should Christians Should Judge? Christians are to judge disputes between members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 We are to rightly judge the doctrinal teaching of preachers and teachers by God's Word 1 John 4:1 We are to rightly judge potential Elders/Pastors and Deacons 1 Timothy 3:1-13 We are told to "admonish the unruly.“ 1 Thessalonians 5:14 We are to examine or scrutinize ourselves to see if our faith is real 2 Corinthians 13:5-7 The local church is to judge the unrepentant sins of its members, and to take the appropriate actions. 1 Corinthians 5:3-5

19. The local church is to judge the unrepentant sins of its members, and to take the appropriate actions. Christ rebuked the church of Thyatira for not judging a woman who was a false teacher and prophetess, and who was sinning (Revelation 2:20-24). If the sinful believer refuses to repent, then we are to break fellowship with them until they do repent (1 Corinthians 5:11-13; 2 Thessalonians 1:8; 3:6). The purpose of this judgment is not to condemn, but to restore the sinful believer into useful service (Galatians 6:1-5). Unconfessed sin needs to be publicly judged rightly and condemned (1 Corinthians 5:3-5). When we do this, it must be done according to God's Word (see Matt.18:15-20).

20. What should Christians Should Judge? Christians are to judge disputes between members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 We are to rightly judge the doctrinal teaching of preachers and teachers by God's Word 1 John 4:1 We are to rightly judge potential Elders/Pastors and Deacons 1 Timothy 3:1-13 We are told to "admonish the unruly.“ 1 Thessalonians 5:14 We are to examine or scrutinize ourselves to see if our faith is real 2 Corinthians 13:5-7 The local church is to judge the unrepentant sins of its members, and to take the appropriate actions. 1 Corinthians 5:3-5

21. Conclusion The Christian is never given the right or the responsibility of eternally judging anyone.

22. Conclusion Christians cannot correctly weigh action, motives, opportunities, nor know all things about any individual: God alone is capable to do so.

23. Conclusion There are areas that we need to judge based on our knowledge of the truth. It is our duty to judge in certain situations. When we judge, we need to do it in love. When dealing with unbelievers we need to show Christ’s love to them.