Have People Forgotten What This Really Means: "Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged"?

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AmandaYVR · Accepted Answer

I don't think it's realistic for people to not want to be judged. Nobody likes it, but you can't stop people from having opinions. Total acceptance and unconditional support in all situations borders on naive and insecure. I've seen anons lash out at others for being challenged or disagreed with, and that's pretty pathetic.
I'm not speaking of direct condemnations which insult and antagonize, but rather the quieter, internal opinions of others, and the civil disagreements. No one owns another's thoughts, and no one should think they can avoid differences of opinion.

But otoh, people seem to be less accepting, and less open-minded nowadays. And then you've got cancel culture, outrage culture, etc. Which also isn't right.

Many people are too sensitive. But many point fingers and shout "snowflake!" when in fact it is the antagonizer who is to blame for their lack of civility.

One of the benefits of youth is supposed to be open-mindedness and not being staunch or set in their ways. But I see quite the opposite out there (online.) And people like that lose a whole lot of their appeal. Especially when they so unabashedly voice their ageism, sexism, racism, etc and how in their early 20s they are da bomb. You're not. You still have a lot to learn and your body can only get you so far. People don't want to be around people who condemn others and are judgey. Doesn't matter how hot you think you are.

So yeah, there's a lot of components to this, but being judgmental is just one branch of the tree.

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

Yes it’s true. It follows the saying that he who exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbled himself will be exalted, the exception being if the humble person is a liar, in which case there is no exaltation, any time you judge somebody else, you are suggesting you are better than that person and God does not always forgive unnecessary and unprovoked hostility towards others.

AlexanderAnttila · Accepted Answer

As Hispanic said this verse is too often abused by people who want to shield themselves from any critique and continue in wrongdoing or sin. We are not to judge like hypocrites nor jump to conclusions on people, but Jesus later also reprimands two men who wants a dispute settled between them by Him. "Don’t you realize that we will judge angels? So you should surely be able to resolve ordinary disputes in this life."
-1 Corinthians 6:3

And also: "What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?"
-1 Corinthians 5:12
No, don't judge people's hearts as if to condemn them, but we are to judge actions and call out sin and immorality. This is most important within the Church between believers. "So watch yourselves. "If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them."
-Luke 17:3

It's important to read the whole Bible and all its contexts and not just read to the point where you feel comfortable.

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

When Jesus said "Judge not, lest ye be judged" he did not mean that we should be blind to recognizing sin either in ourselves or others. Indeed, we must always recognize sin in ourselves if we hope to improve our lives. And we should recognize the weaknesses in others in hopes that we can help them to confront and challenge their sins. As Christians, I don't think that we have an obligation to ignore sins of others and bring them into our lives if that would be counterproductive for us. But we can still offer them our assistance to challenge the sins within themselves, rather than condemning them to eternal damnation. I think THAT is the judgment from which we must abstain.

PaynefulPleasures · Answer

Yes technology has taken over & other things
People can be so judgmental that they to will be judged
Some people need to stop being ignorant & realize how do you want to be treated?
Regardless if it's judging, caring for someone, anything, it's just facts ✌️

Nimphfromtx · Answer

Yes they have. I find the general public or average person do you have a very unbalanced view of their world around them. I wouldn’t called it narcissistic per say but more of pollyannaish view when it comes to their feelings and thoughts while simultaneously discrediting everybody else’s feelings and thoughts that may be different from their view. Instead of truly processing both their views and someone else’s views in contrast

loveslongnails · Answer

I haven't. What annoys me is when some one calls me "judgmental" because I offered an opinion. So if I say " you don't look good in that dress", that's an opinion. If I say
" You must be a whore to wear that dress", that's a judgment.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, it is easy to sit in judgement especially with the internet. People put things on Twitter that are false or inflammatory all the time. Even when it turns out they are wrong there is never an apology.

legalboxers · Answer

Many on here do, they think they dont live in glass houses, and think they are better than anyone else. Especially if your opinion dont match, or bode with them, they will downvote you and parrot talking points.. dont you sheeple...

Dowrate in 3...2..1.. And Go sheep!

RolandCuthbert · Answer

I don't know if they have forgotten. I think they have simply rationalize their insanity. If you try to use the logic of treating people how they would like to be treated, they tie themselves into knots trying to justify their insane ideology.

jgokgotit · Answer

"Judge not lest ye be judged" is one of God's commands to man. Jesus further expands upon this when he goes to help out a prostitute. The religious leaders of the time told Jesus not to help because she was a sinner. Jesus told them that the one among them who are blameless should be the first to cast the stone. None could. However, Jesus later tells his disciples to warn people when they are sinning. It is a Christian's duty to remind others when they are sinning without casting judgement. This means you bring up the fact that they are committing a sin but you do not hold it against them. Also, this saying does not apply to judges of the law, for that is their appointed duty.

The_Maphio · Answer

I'm afraid they did.  Judging is absolutely legit. As long as you're ready to be judged yourself. Criticism is something that goes both ways. If you can't take the heat, don't enter the kitchen.

Floppy2112 · Answer

When your god is racism, critical theory, climate change how can you derive any sense of morals? Have people forgotten? I don't think so, they are openly hostile to the idea of redemption, forgiveness, even kindness.

Splatzonelover1 · Answer

No matter what you do and if you hav q learning disabilities you going get judge on every single thing you do. Get judge about Vulnerable and also get judge how different we are. Just just normal human being with a learning disabilities it doesn't mean they used us or find think we are easy to be used. I am already done with some people and both men women that think that learning disabilities people are very easy. Think again.

Anonymous · Answer

They haven't forgotten. They just stopped caring. Understanding is hard, judging is easy, and people will almost always take the path of least resistance.

Wiredone · Answer

I don't think they forgot. They just don't care anymore. That's the whole problem with the world, nobody cares anymore.

Massageman · Answer

Apparently, especially in view of some of the answers you already received.  Maybe if you just explained it as "what goes around, comes around" they might get it more easily.

Citizenkirk · Answer

Something about stones and glass housing, isn't it?

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yes, people tend to forget it and what it really means?

Leavesbound · Answer

I'm usually not in a position to judge others. I have far too many flaws.

loves2learn · Answer

Ughhhhh judgey people are the absolute worst. I cannot stand them.

Jjpayne · Answer

I always keep that in the back of my mind... It's hard not to be critical of people.. even when you feel criticism hit you hard. You really have to keep an eye on yourself and bite your tongue sometimes

cheapshotbob · Answer

yes they have the LGTBQ think it means dont judge me until you judge what your doing , that is the brain dead attitude of these poor people. in fact a lot of people get it wrng and only use part f the verse to justify there cause/way of life. i mean Metallica has a verse in a song called holier than thou they took it out of context just to make a verse for a popular song.

RelevantJ · Answer

Boom. Dis right here needs to be put on everybody's bathroom mirror.

CrazyGirl2 · Answer

Ha! OMG, YES! You’ve gotta be kidding in the world of cancel culture? All it takes is ONE mistake, at any time anywhere in your past… and you are DONE!

Andres77 · Answer

This is scary... especially after driving in rush hour traffic...😬

KatherineJ · Answer

It seems that way to me. But maybe that’s judgmental to say?

Oppressed_Leecher · Answer

I can tell you're conservative. very attractive quality ☺️

JamieLoves · Answer

Forgotten? They’ve never known what it even means...  Oh , we’re so fucked ! 90% of all individuals are Idiots !!😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

princeofromance · Answer

That is what we do as human beings. We unfairly judge our own neighbors. It makes me sick.

bulletbob555 · Answer

Evidently not. Being judgmental is all the rage. I hope its a fad and gone soon

pokerbot · Answer

Your modern "Christian" who never reads the Bible and worships Ted Cruz can't be expected to know this stuff. The position according to scripture is that we will all be judged and only God has the authority to do so.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

People only judge out of fear and preference. This can be good or bad, it depends on the context.

clauddamage · Answer

Maybe, I definitely try not to judge without the facts of a situation.

Alexasin97 · Answer

Yep or they have a Superiority complex. I know a lot and put them in their place. They start to cry.

dubbled1970 · Answer

No they haven’t forgot they don’t care

Ms_Vanderquack · Answer

No, people know what it means, we just acknowledge that its bullshit.

DaisyM23 · Answer

Oh yes. People have definitely forgotten this, especially the religious people who preached this in the first place

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

You forgot the context. Jesus is teaching about hypocritical judgment.

Pterodon · Answer

I’ve quoted that many times on here and virtually all claim the Bible is hogwash as well as God

lycanthrope3 · Answer

The standard by which you judge people, is the standard they will use to judge you

Lliam · Answer

I agree with that last meme. It's a good one.

genericname85 · Answer

i judge all i want. and i don't mind others judging me. in fact i welcome it. cause that's the mechanism with wich we all can improve ourself.

karaspara · Answer

Yeah people are so judgmental it’s unreal

collie22 · Answer

judging is what i usually ask for forgiveness for

Anonymous · Answer

You can judge but you’ll be judged by the same rules. We judge people all the time. We judge criminals all the time but we don’t commit crimes also.

msc545 · Answer

Nobody takes that seriously.

MDollarBill · Answer

There's also one that says, "If we judge ourselves, we will not be judged." Don't confuse liberty with libertine.

wickhamhayls · Answer

i'd suggest you learn more confidence. you cannot stop people judging you.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

After our next civil war we might begin to remember what this means.

ThisAndThat · Answer

I've been false witnessed against many times.

COMMODOREII · Answer

Yes especially those who use God as their weapon.

OddBeMe · Answer

Christians forget often.

Philyouup · Answer

yes they have

JediSisko · Answer

In what context is the judging you wonder about?

DeltaCharlieEcho · Answer

Women have; men haven’t.

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