06/16/2026
Guidelines on Making Judgments
Scripture to Read:
Matthew 7:3-4 (NASB)- “Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' and look, the log is in your own eye? ”
Truth to Think About:
Being courageous in our judgments means first examining ourselves (2nd Corinthians 13:5). When I am honest and humble, I can face my problems and weaknesses and confess them to God. Once I have cleared up my issues, which might take some time, I can make proper judgments.
Jesus warns us about having enough discernment to properly judge a person or circumstance, not to cast pearls before swine. That means I have to be courageous enough to look within and without. Often, we trust people who should not be trusted, and our pearl of trust is trampled. Usually, we cast the pearls of our hearts before people, and it is taken advantage of or abused. We must train ourselves and our children not to be naive but to be courageous in their judgment and discernment.
Questions to Think About:
Is there a sin to confess?
Is there a promise to claim?
Prayer to Pray:
Father, I praise You for being holy, loving, and perfect! Forgive me, Lord, my heart is far from pure. I ask for the courage to examine my heart. Holy Father, bless me with discernment.
