06/14/2026
Does the Bible really say we should never judge others?
Matthew 7:1—"Judge not, that you be not judged"—is one of the most quoted verses in the Bible. But it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people use Jesus' words to suggest that Christians should never make moral judgments or discern between right and wrong. But what did Jesus really mean by 'judge not?'
In this lesson from The Best Advice Ever Given, we continue through Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and examine the true meaning of Matthew 7:1–5. Jesus was not forbidding all judgment. Instead, He was warning against harsh, hypocritical, and self-righteous judgment.
In this video, we explore:
• What Jesus meant by "Judge not"
• Whether Christians should judge right from wrong
• The difference between discernment and condemnation
• Why humility matters when correcting others
• The meaning of the "speck and log" illustration
• How to speak truth in love
• What the Bible says about righteous judgment
Jesus calls His followers to discern truth from error, but to do so with humility, grace, and love.
📖 Scriptures Covered:
Matthew 7:1–5
Matthew 7:15–16
John 7:24
Ephesians 4:15
📘 Series: The Best Advice Ever Given — A study through Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.