Our assessment of others is based on their actions, while self-evaluation is influenced by intention.
(Matthew 7:1-2) Advises against passing judgment on others, as you will be judged in the same manner and with the same measure that you use. Treating others with fairness and understanding will ultimately be reflected back onto you. (Proverbs 21:2) Highlights the idea that while people may believe their actions are justified, it is ultimately God who examines the intentions and motives behind those actions, HE weighs the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7) The Lord tells the prophet Samuel, that God looks at the heart and character of a person, rather than their outward appearance or status; it is inner qualities and integrity that captures the eyes of God.
It is important not to judge others based solely on their actions, as God considers the motives of the heart. We should approach others with compassion and understanding, that our own actions and intentions will be correctly judged. This is insight into deep understanding, an ever-increasing benefit to humanity, the greater number of people who possess it.
This verdict perspective on judging others, encourages us to strive for understand and empathy with one another. Seeking to build each other up rather than tearing one another down, and by doing so will foster a more loving and harmonious world that more closely reflects the teachings of Christ. Making the world a place that nurtures a peaceful and compassionate coexistence, full of cooperative collaboration.
Matthew 7:1-2
New International Version
Judging Others
7 “ “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Matthew 7:1-2
King James Version
7 “Judge not, that ye be not judged.
2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.”
Matthew 7:1-2
Living Bible
7 “ “Don’t criticize, and then you won’t be criticized. 2 For others will treat you as you treat them.”
Proverbs 21:2
New International Version
2 “A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.”
Proverbs 21:2
King James Version
2 “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.”
Proverbs 21:2
Living Bible
2 “We can justify our every deed, but God looks at our motives.”
1 Samuel 16:7
New International Version
7 “But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” ”
1 Samuel 16:7
King James Version
7 “But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7
Living Bible
7 “But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by a man’s face or height, for this is not the one. I don’t make decisions the way you do! Men judge by outward appearance, but I look at a man’s thoughts and intentions.” ”