"Righteous Judgement" By Pastor John Janzen

"Judge not, that you be not judged." It's one of the most quoted—and most misunderstood—verses in the Bible. In this message from Matthew 7:1–6, we examine what Jesus was actually teaching in the Sermon on the Mount. Was He forbidding all judgment? Or was He calling His followers to something much deeper? Together we'll explore: The true meaning of "Judge not." Why context matters when reading Scripture. The difference between hypocritical judgment and righteous discernment. Removing the "plank" from our own eye before helping others with the "speck" in theirs. Why Christians are called to exercise wisdom, humility, and discernment—not condemnation. Rather than abandoning judgment altogether, Jesus teaches us to begin with honest self-examination so that we can lovingly and wisely help others. This sermon challenges us to approach both truth and grace with humility, allowing God's Word to heal rather than harm.