Is It True that Christians Shouldn't Judge?

   “But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? Do not ye judge them that are within? But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.” (I Corinthians 5:11-13). 

   It has been said that the most quoted Scripture in the Bible is John 3:16. I dispute that and say there is another Scripture that is quoted more often, not just by Christians, but by the world too. To be fair, the Scripture that I am referring to is not quoted in entirety and it is paraphrased. Matthew 7:1 says, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Here is how it is most often said, “Thou shall not judge,” or “Who are you to judge?” If you would ask most people if it is alright to judge anyone, most would say no. Christians and sinners alike, are growing more resistant to the idea of anyone judging their life. I can understand non-believers hate being judged, but true followers of Christ need to understand that it is biblical to judge the body of Christ. 

   Many Christians have a hard time with the whole thought of judging others. One of the biggest reasons is they do not judge themselves. If believers ne ...

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