Let God Be JudgeJames 4:11-12

We Are Not Qualified to JudgeOther’s Hearts

• James and Jesus. Matt 7:1-2• “speak evil” (James 4:11)• Only One Judge (James 4:12)

We Are Qualified to Judge Behavior and Teaching

• When to withhold truth (Mat 7:6)

• False prophets (Mat 7:15)• Someone sins against you

(Mat 18)• Those who cause divisions

(Rom 16:17)

We Are Qualified to Judge Behavior and Teaching

• Sexual Immorality (1 Cor 5:1)• Gospel (Gal 1:9)• All behavior (1 Thess 5:21)• Backsliders (1 Tim 1:18-20)• Ourselves (1 Peter 4:17)• Spirits (1 John 4:1)• False preaching (2 John 10-11;

Jude 3-4)

Cal Thomas

Judging is the Opposite of Humility (James 4:10-11)

• When we judge, we speak against the law (James 4:11)

• When we judge, we condemn a brother (James 4:11)

“Speaking Evil”

• Harmful• Dishonest• Judging motives• Listening to slander or gossip• Allowing someone to vent• Spiritual superiority

Compassion and Love