Some twist the words and meaning of Matthew 7.1-5. They read, do not judge lest you be judged and read no further.  But there are scriptures that tell us there are people and things we should judge. Judge all things John 7.24; Judge sin within the church 1 Corinthians 2.15-16; Judge matters between brethren 1 Corinthians 6.5; Judge preaching 1 Corinthians 14.29 Judge false spirits and those who teach and preach other gospels and false doctrines. 2 Corinthians 11.1-4; judge the works and workers of darkness Ephesians 5.11; Judge false prophets and false apostles 2 Peter 2; John 4.1; Revelation 2.2; Judge false Christians among us 1 John 2.18-20. Yes, we should judge but judge with a righteous judgement John 7.24. Judge with humility, look at your own life before passing judgement on others. Do not judge others for things you are doing yourself.

All scripture is inspired by God (God breathed).Moved by the Holy Spirit, holy men of God spoke words meant for our learning that we might have hope through the patience and comfort of the scriptures. We should be thankful to God for His holy inspired word. It was through His divine power we have all things that pertain to life and godliness.

Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, and the name of Jesus with you wherever you go today. For the word of God is the seed which we are to sow and Jesus is the way, the truth and the life and no one comes to the Father except through Him. Whatever you do in word or deed do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by Him. Send the light, the blessed gospel light, let it shine from shore to shore.

As disciples of Christ we are to be a holy nation. A people devoted exclusively to Him, set apart for His use and reserved to accomplish His purposes.See 1 Peter 2.9. We are God’s representative here on earth, both in word and deed. We sometimes forget!

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from all evil. Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths. Set aside from your minds the trials and tribulations of the world and stay near to the heart of God where there is peace and release from your troubles. Proverbs 3. And some of the words from the spiritual song, “Near to the heart of God.”