4 Times Christians Should Judge

Despite the popular "Judge Not" belief, there are 4 times when Christians should judge.

It's never popular to use the "J" word. 

Even non-Christians like reciting "Judge not!" 

But there are 4 times to judge:

 1. Personal examination: 
"Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves" (2 Corinthians 13:5). 

2. Helping deceived Christians:
"If someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently" (Galatians 6:1).

3. Judging false teachers and false beliefs: 
"Watch out for false prophets ... A good tree cannot bear bad fruit...Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them" (Matthew 7:15-20). 

 4. Exposing evil:
"Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them" (Ephesians 5:8-17). 

 Let's avoid hypocritical judgment, but embrace biblical judgment which gives us discernment, protects us from error, and qualifies us to help others.

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For a thorough list of Scriptures about biblical judgment, please see How, Who, and What to Judge According to Scripture.


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Despite the popular "Judge Not" belief, there are 4 times when Christians should judge.

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11 comments:

  1. a joyful noiseAugust 11, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Your points are well taken that there are times when we can and should Judge with discernment. Bringing about righteousness - -
    The criticizing type of Judgment is not what we should be doing.

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comAugust 12, 2013 at 4:30 PM

      Yes, Hazel. When we judge for no purpose except to criticize or gossip, we are not judging Biblically.
      thanks for stopping by.

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    2. Suzanne1979October 23, 2018 at 5:12 AM

      We christians are good putting everything in one box. Music is one of them. Not all music we are listening is evil. I can even tell you that if i listen to a love song i can hear God speaking to me. And its not even a Christian song.

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  2. Melanie WilsonAugust 12, 2013 at 11:26 AM

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comAugust 12, 2013 at 3:34 PM

      Melanie,
      Thanks for the kind comments. And thanks for recommending BLN as a resource.
      Bless you,
      Gail

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  3. KatieAugust 12, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Amen, Amen, and Amen. Thank you for sharing this.

    ~Katie
    www.simplefoody.org

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comAugust 12, 2013 at 3:28 PM

      Thanks, Katie, for chiming in with a confirming "Amen."
      Gail : )

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  4. WandaAugust 12, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    I appreciate you presenting times when judgment is the appropriate action.

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  5. ChrisJune 8, 2019 at 10:03 AM

    Why is it everytime you try to counsel someone on how to have a closer walk with God they immediately and wrongly quote about not judging? Great article. Thank you.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 26, 2022 at 4:31 PM

    I appreciate your comments about judging. Lots of people don't know when its appropriate.

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