‘Only God Can Judge’
This Is a Lie and a Means of Avoiding Accountability. (Matthew 7:1-5)
The point of this passage is to judge properly, to judge fairly, and to judge honestly. If this passage were merely about not judging, Jesus would not have followed this section with verses 15-20, where he instructs us to beware of false prophets and discern their righteousness.
Jesus advocates for righteous judgement and I am convinced that righteous judgement is beneficial and necessary in our walk to live more like Christ.
We should engage in righteous judgement, which includes discerning right from wrong and holding others accountable, as well as submit to righteous judgement, which means we become vulnerable with others and let them into our lives so they can help us grow.
Absolutely agree.
But, I just have one add on to your post...
Those who can be righteous in judgement, have to be absolutely knowledgeable.
If some one is to judge a topic, that person should have experienced the topic, at length. Therefore,no other will he more qualified to deliver judgement besides God and His Son.
If you have a responsibility to judge, you should in tern be qualified to.
This is why God judges your heart. There is no one else besides you and Him on this earth that knows exactly why you 'sinned'.
If one experiences all things, all that is left is wisdom, repentance, and silence.
It therefore stands to reason, that we should be very careful of judgement...
Very careful in deed.
