Judge Your Brother?

Scripture 1 Corinthians 5:12 For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside?

Observation: It’s easy to judge someone in private instead of face to face. Paul tells us not to judge the non-Christian but to hold our brother and sister accountable. When Paul tells us to judge those inside the church, I believe he is saying to confront them so if they are sinning, they might turn from their sin.

Application: I have trouble judging everyone, but not confronting them. I make judgments mostly on appearance or their actions and speech. I speak to people that consider themselves Christians, but after a while I can see what they are saying is not biblical but I don’t correct them. God has given me opportunities to help others stay on the path and others have helped me when I might be reading a scripture wrong and need my eyes open to the truth.

Prayer Good Morning my Lord. You put me in the path of so many people whether Christian or not. Please give me the gift of discernment when I speak and open my heart to what You desire to say to them. Holy Spirit teach me each day so that I may draw closer to You.