Did Jesus Really Say That? Matthew 5–7. Did Jesus Really Say? “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Matthew 7:1(ESV)

Did Jesus Really Say That?Matthew 5–7

Did Jesus Really Say?

“Judge not, that you be not judged.”

Matthew 7:1(ESV)

This principle must take into account both This principle must take into account both the immediate context as well as the the immediate context as well as the broader Biblical context. Otherwise it broader Biblical context. Otherwise it teaches that no one can ever declare that teaches that no one can ever declare that anyone or anything is right or wrong, true anyone or anything is right or wrong, true or false, helpful or hurtful.or false, helpful or hurtful.


Context will show that Jesus is Context will show that Jesus is notnot making a making a blanket statement that has no exceptions.blanket statement that has no exceptions.


Context will show that Jesus is Context will show that Jesus is notnot making a making a blanket statement that has no exceptions.blanket statement that has no exceptions.

Context will show that He does not want His Context will show that He does not want His disciples being disciples being Pharisaical Pharisaical in their in their judging. Context will show that He is judging. Context will show that He is speaking of a specific type of judging— speaking of a specific type of judging— hypocriticalhypocritical judging. judging.

Additional teaching in both the Old and New Additional teaching in both the Old and New Testament will demonstrate that God has Testament will demonstrate that God has given the responsibility of judging certain given the responsibility of judging certain people at specific times to God-appointed people at specific times to God-appointed individuals or groups.individuals or groups.

Today Satan has instilled the philosophy in our world that it doesn't matter what a person believes. If a person truly believes something and is sincere, one is being judgmental if he questions the other person's beliefs.

Many people today would have us believe we should not pass judgment on a sincere, well-meaning person, even if his beliefs fly squarely in the face of the Word of God.

That is an unbiblical philosophy, and it absolutely is not the meaning of this Scripture.

Don’t judge more harshly than God’s Don’t judge more harshly than God’s gracious judgment, or that will be the gracious judgment, or that will be the standard God will use for you!standard God will use for you!

Don’t judge more harshly than God’s Don’t judge more harshly than God’s gracious judgment, or that will be the gracious judgment, or that will be the standard God will use for you!standard God will use for you!

Hypocritical judging Hypocritical judging is is judging more judging more harshly than we judge ourselves. harshly than we judge ourselves.

Don’t do it!Don’t do it!

Christ uses a Christ uses a humorous “over-humorous “over-the-top” illustration the-top” illustration concerning seeing concerning seeing properly to make his properly to make his point — hypocritical point — hypocritical judging is absurd, it judging is absurd, it just doesn’t work just doesn’t work and is usually and is usually detected by others!detected by others!

1)1) Judgments that are hypocritical Judgments that are hypocritical (Matt 7:3-5; Rom 2:1-2,21-22)(Matt 7:3-5; Rom 2:1-2,21-22)


2)2) Judgments that are harsh, Judgments that are harsh, without mercy (Matt 7:2; Luke without mercy (Matt 7:2; Luke 18:9-14)18:9-14)


2)2) Judgments that are harsh, without Judgments that are harsh, without mercy (Matt 7:2; Luke 18:9-14)mercy (Matt 7:2; Luke 18:9-14)

3)3) Judgments that are based on mere Judgments that are based on mere appearance or selective facts, not appearance or selective facts, not on the whole truth/facts (John on the whole truth/facts (John 7:24; Luke 7:36-50)7:24; Luke 7:36-50)

4)4) Judgments that are make too quickly — Judgments that are make too quickly — or prematurely (Prov 18:13; 1 Cor 4:3-5)or prematurely (Prov 18:13; 1 Cor 4:3-5)

4)4) Judgments that are make too quickly — Judgments that are make too quickly — or prematurely (Prov 18:13; 1 Cor 4:3-5)or prematurely (Prov 18:13; 1 Cor 4:3-5)

5)5) Judgments that go beyond Scriptural Judgments that go beyond Scriptural teaching into the area of a believer’s teaching into the area of a believer’s legitimate liberties (Rom 14:3-4,10,13)legitimate liberties (Rom 14:3-4,10,13)

4)4) Judgments that are make too quickly — or Judgments that are make too quickly — or prematurely (Prov 18:13; 1 Cor 4:3-5)prematurely (Prov 18:13; 1 Cor 4:3-5)

5)5) Judgments that go beyond Scriptural teaching Judgments that go beyond Scriptural teaching into the area of a believer’s legitimate liberties into the area of a believer’s legitimate liberties (Rom 14:3-4,10,13)(Rom 14:3-4,10,13)

6)6) Judgments on someone for whom you have Judgments on someone for whom you have no authority to judge or in an area that you no authority to judge or in an area that you have no authority to judge (Gal 6:1; Rom have no authority to judge (Gal 6:1; Rom 12:19)12:19)

“Do not be naïve, do not fail to be discerning, or unwise in your treatment of others”

“Do not be naïve, do not fail to be discerning, or unwise in your treatment of others”

-in the context of judging others non-hypocritically

Some “treasures/truths” must Some “treasures/truths” must only be given to those able to only be given to those able to appreciate and value themappreciate and value them

Some “treasures/truths” must Some “treasures/truths” must only be given to those able to only be given to those able to appreciate and value themappreciate and value them

Spiritual truth and Spiritual truth and confrontation can cause some confrontation can cause some to become enraged — careful!to become enraged — careful!

Climatic Teaching on How The Disciples Could Live Out The Teachings in This Sermon (7:7-12)


Help for the Task Ahead — (7:7-11)Help for the Task Ahead — (7:7-11)



Help for the Task Ahead — (7:7-11)Ask (7:7a)

Help for the Task Ahead — (7:7-11)Ask (7:7a)



Help for the Task Ahead — (7:7-11)Ask (7:7a)Seek (7:7b)

Help for the Task Ahead — (7:7-11)Ask (7:7a)Seek (7:7b)



Help for the Task Ahead — (7:7-11)Ask (7:7a)Seek (7:7b)Knock (7:7c)





“Good” — as determined by the Father, for the purpose of living as followers of Jesus Christ (7:9-11)


“Good” — as determined by the Father, for the purpose of living as followers of Jesus Christ (7:9-11)



General Principle for the Task Ahead —“So in everything, do to others what you

would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law, and the Prophets” (7:12)









As we follow Jesus, let’s not be hypocritical in our treatment of others; rather let’s treat people the way we’d like to be treated, knowing that there is help available from our Heavenly Father so we can be discerning and act in a way that would honor the One before whom each of us will stand someday.

Did Jesus Really Say That? Matthew 5–7. Did Jesus Really Say? “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Matthew 7:1(ESV)

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