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Introductory Page…  ‘Jesus Sermon on the Mount He speaks of judgement and correction.’

Last time we looked at Jesus’ Sermon where He was teaching on having a healthy mind, and how ANXIETY effects our mental well-being… Matthew 6:25-34 (ESV) “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?”

— Today we will see how Jesus then brought up the subject of judging others…

I see a consistency in the teaching of Jesus on our mental well-being even in this, for if we go around judging and criticizing others, it does seem to affect our thinking in a very negative way.

— Surely we are called to build each other up, and to be long-suffering, patient with one another, and yet also try to encourage the best in one another.

I think the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:1-5 are valuable in helping us live at peace with and indeed build up our fellow believers, whatever church they attend, and wherever we find them.

And I also believe correction is sometimes needed by us all, to keep us walking in the truth of the Gospel.

So let’s study the word’s of Jesus in Matthew 7:1-5…             Open in prayer.

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In Jesus Sermon on the Mount He speaks of judgement and correction… (Handout page)

Matthew 7:1-5 (ESV) “Judge not, that you be not judged. (2) For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.
(3) Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? (4) Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? (5) You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.”

Q1. (Fill in the blanks): Jesus said in Vs 1, “Judge not, that _____ be not __________.”

To Judge – (Uses the NT Greek word) krinō (kree’-no); meaning to try, condemn, and punish…

Q2. Who has the knowledge required to judge (condemn) anyone according to these terms?

☐ You and I         ☐ God    

Q3. (Fill in the blanks): In Vs 2, Jesus tells us… “For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the ___________ you use it will be _____________ to you.”

— NOTE: The tone of this verse turns from judgement to measuring…

— Now see what Jesus says in Vs 5… “You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.”

Q4. What does this verse say we should do before trying to correct a fellow Christian?

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Q5. Therefore if we ever feel the need to speak a word of correction to anyone,  mark the Godly factors we need to consider before opening our mouths? (We will discuss each in turn.)

☐ Would it be better to stay silent?                      ☐ Is the Holy Spirit prompting me to speak?

☐ Is this the right place and time to correct?     ☐ I’m very angry so I need to say something.

☐ Is this my chance to really put this person in their place and to knock them down a peg?

☐ Am I speaking out because I care about the other person?

☐ Is it important enough to risk offending?        ☐ Can I say it in a way that doesn’t offend?

☐ How will I handle things if it does offend?      ☐ Have I had to confront this in my own life?

Jesus speaks of further discussions in Matthew 7:6… “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.”
Q6. How can we know when to try to reach out with the Good News of Jesus to others?

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We will be sure to ask the Lord for His Holy Spirit’s guidance in all our conversations, and our life’s witness, as we turn to a time for prayer…