Many people get offended and upset when they hear Christians speaking about sin. They say, “Oh, you’re judging me!” or “Christians are too judgmental.” But is that really the case? What does the Bible actually say about judgment?
A lot of people quote Romans 2:1, which warns against judging others because we will be judged in the same way. However, many misunderstand the context of this scripture. This passage is addressing hypocritical judgment—when someone is calling out another’s sin while committing the same sin themselves. For example, if I’m committing adultery and I point the finger at you for doing the same thing, I have no right to judge you. That’s what Romans 2 is talking about—judgment with hypocrisy.
However, the Bible also makes it clear that there is a type of judgment that is not only acceptable but necessary. John 7:24 says, “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” This means that Christians are called to use discernment and judge righteously, according to God’s Word.
As children of God, we are called to hold each other accountable. Galatians 6:1 tells us, “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently.” This is not about condemning others but about lovingly helping them turn back to God.
The difference between self-righteous judgment and righteous judgment is love. Ephesians 4:15 says we must “speak the truth in love.” That means correction should come from a place of care and concern, not arrogance or superiority.
So, the next time someone says, “Don’t judge me,” remember this: If we are pointing fingers while doing the same thing, that’s wrong. But if we are calling out sin with a heart of love, humility, and a desire to see someone grow closer to God, that is not judgment—it’s accountability. And accountability is a sign of true Christian love.
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