Lesson 19 | Discern, not judge
Summary of key points
- The Bible shows us that we will be judged for judging others. Judgements lead to many evil thoughts and actions, including racism and genocide.
- Jesus will return to judge all people one day, including believers and non-believers. All our secret judgemental thoughts will be exposed.
- The only One qualified to judge anyone is Jesus because He is sinless and has paid for our sins.
- When we judge anyone, we imply we are better than Jesus.
- We judge other people with hidden motives, such as a low self-view, envy, and perfectionism.
- Jesus will be merciful to believers who have shown mercy to other people.
- We are called to judge sin within the church so that it can be redeemed for God’s glory.
- We need to learn the distinction between godly and sinful judgements (with examples).
Group reflection questions
- What are some of your personal takeaways from this study and testimony?
- How do you define the term, judgments? What is the difference between godly and ungodly judgments? How about the term, discernment? Which side do you find yourself leaning more towards?
- What are some typical judgements your family tends to make of other people?
- How has this affected the way you see people?
- Can we prepare a list of people whom we have judged? What do we judge them for? Can you share some of your hidden motives for judging these people on your list?
- Do you find yourself judging yourself? In what ways do you judge yourself?
- Deep down inside, do we also judge God in any way? Let’s ask the Holy Spirit to reveal if this is the case.
- Are there any challenges we have when it comes to repenting of judging ourselves and others?
Transcript
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