• In context, don’t judge the way the Pharisees were (Matthew 5:20)
• We should discern the fruit of false prophets (Matthew 7:15-20)
• Judge correctly and not by appearances only (John 7:24)

• No one wants a blind doctor performing surgery on them (same sins)
• What good is a blind doctor (friend/parent/mentor) AND patient?

• The purpose of removing your log is so you can help others!
• Surgeries should be done with a humble heart and care

• A doctor evaluates the readiness of their patient before surgery
• Does the person you are sharing grace/truth with value it?

Scriptural Guidelines For Judgement
1) Jesus is the only one qualified to judge motives (1 Corinthians 4:5)
2) Don’t be foolish/shamed by speaking without first listening (Proverbs 18:13)
3) Love is not glad about injustice but rejoices in truth (1 Cor 13:6)
4) With prayer and blessings, love covers a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8)
5) Perverse people stir up conflict/disunity with gossip (Prov 16:28)