The Christian Constitution Pt. 8 “The Honorable Judge”

You will know them by their fruit.

Galatians 5:22-23

Matthew 7:1-5

Galatians 2:11-14

1 Corinthians 5:12-13

When it comes to passing judgment, it’s better to first receive than to give.

Ask yourself, do I respond or react when others give me feedback, constructive criticism, or judgment?  Will I allow Jesus to transform me and grow me and remove the plank in my eye?

Ask yourself, when I pass judgment do I do so humbly and with a heart to help?

Ask yourself, am I avoiding confronting someone who I need to confront? 

LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION

Start talking. Come up with a conversation starter for the group.

• Have you ever had a bad experience giving or receiving feedback? How’d that go?

Start thinking. Create a thoughtful question.

• Why is it so easy for us to see the speck in someone else’s eye but so difficult to see the log in our own?
• Why does God even find this topic of judgement important?

Start sharing. Create questions that create openness.

• What do you think 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 means for us as believers?
• Is there a log in your eye that you need to remove? What is it?

Start praying. Be bold, and pray with power.

• Ask the group to stop and take time to share prayer requests and pray for one another.