Bible Verses About "Judging vs. Discernment — What's the Difference"
Sinful judging is hypocritical condemnation of others; biblical discernment is wise evaluation of teaching and behaviour by God's Word. The Bible forbids the first and commands the second.
Sinful judging is hypocritical condemnation of others; biblical discernment is wise evaluation of teaching and behaviour by God's Word. The Bible forbids the first and commands the second.
"Judge not, that ye be not judged... Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye." — Matthew 7:1-5 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Judging vs. Discernment — What's the Difference?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Judge not, that ye be not judged... Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye."
"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment."
"But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man."
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