It's a tough needle to thread. We have to separate a person's actions, which we can judge to be wrong, but draw the line at judging the person's heart. For some, they struggle to make that distinction.
9 out of 10 times I tear up watching Fr. Mike's videos because I'm always so humbled when he reminds me that God is so merciful! Thank you, Fr. Mike, and for your thoughtful messages and hard work. Your words always come at a time when I need to hear them.
I've been dealing with depression for years. Your videos are just like such a breath of fresh air though. I love listening to your words. They bring me so much clarity and joy. Thank you Father Mike. I've been feeling so confused and conflicted about the chaotic politics these past few years. But now I feel like a weight is lifted and everything makes so much more sense now. I decided to leave it all up to God. It's weight is too heavy on my heart. Pray for me. I'm looking forward to becoming Catholic this next year. I've been reading the Bible as well. God bless you.
It's amazing to me, that when we, as Christians speak about right and wrong, in God's eyes, you're automatically called "judgmental". Speak the Truth in Love, Jesus says. If they choose to walk away, fine.
Rogers Samuel why do so many people quote that 'father' thing on this channel legit every video? This argument has been debunked with simple context. Bro, if you are so intent on this message, just don't call your dad 'dad' anymore. Dad is equivalent to father. So you're sinning by calling him dad.
@@user_jack I'm a bit confused at 3 years ago me. I think what I was trying to do use the perspective of those who think it's wrong to call a priest father and show them the fallacy in their thinking. I obviously didn't word it so well lol.
Funny. I am more of Protestant type of faith believing, and subconsciously was kind of already judging you just because your type of "faithing" is different from mine, thinking you might be the "wrong one", what good do you have to say.. Your video just schooled me so good! Made feel ashamed. We not so different. Thank you.
I think the problem is there is a distinct meaning of the word "judge" being used by Jesus. It is closer to "pass sentence on" or to "condemn". Jesus is not saying we should not admonish a sinner (which is a spiritual act of mercy). He is probably saying don't be hard-hearted and unforgiving. We must acknowledge that we are all sinners who have received God's mercy. Jesus expects us to forgive others as we have been forgiven. We should extend mercy, and we should always pray for those who have sinned and hope for their repentance instead of hating and condemning them.
Father Mike, hittin' it out of the park yet again. God bless you for this truly enlightening catechesis. I love sharing your videos with my family and friends.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. Just close your eyes and say “Jesus, I don’t have faith in you, please help me believe” Jesus loves you, turn to Him before it is too late. He loves you so much that He died for you. I’m praying for you❤🙏
I think people need to learn to judge correctly because they often jump to conclusions before having all the information. And that is the problem with judging. The act of judging is to come to a conclusion, it means to stop inquiring, stop being curious, stop gathering information and come to a judgement. Nobody ever stops to ask why is this person sinning this way, what can be done to help them not sin. I rarely see people asking questions and being curious and instead they just go around using judgemental language.
All Protestants judge us Catholics before even knowing us because ALL Protestant think that the Catholic Church is the Whore of Babylon, or the Harlot of the Church so if you belong in the Catholic Church all Protestants conclude that your going to Hell. By the way I do not believe that the Pope is infallible because he's just human and is definitely NOT infallible and I believe that there were BAD Popes on our church history because of this doctrine!
@@AJ_Jingco As a Methodist marrying into a devout Catholic family, I am offended by your comment that “all Protestants” hate Catholics. Actually, I see hate on both sides & it saddens me. I believe we can learn from each other if our hearts are open to the love Jesus taught us. I am still learning the Catholic faith & it is beautifully intense. Jesus taught us to love Not hate,
Of course we're called to judge people's actions. Discerning between "right" and "wrong" is the core of the Faith. What we need to remember, though, is that our personal interpretation of that difference isn't the end-all-be-all. I would say that the most basic definition of a sin is an action that victimizes someone else. Anything else is a matter of heart, and we should never assume that we are better judges of a person's character than God.
Society tells people that almost nothing is immoral, but we have an innate sense of morality. Society tells people that God does not exist, but we have an innate sense that He does. That's why people are terrified of being judged. They are living according to society, but deep inside they know it's wrong and they will be judged someday.
Could you please make a video about resting on Sunday and what is allowed or not allowed. I'm a mother and wife and I don't want to sin against God by cleaning or bringing my children out to a restaurant or to the cinema. Xx
barbara mccaughley - Hi ! It would be my understanding that taking yourself and/or children out to eat and/or a movie theater would be "keeping the sabbath" - and of course church would also be attended that weekend ;) It is my belief (although RARELY kept these days - including me sometimes, guilty as charged), that IF you are a stay at home mom and can grocery shop and do heavy cleaning on an alternate day, that might be better but sometimes it is a judgement call. An example: a full time away from home worker who is off weekends and on Saturday the sun is shining and only projected weekend day, you take advantage of the outdoors and God's beautiful creation and go on a picnic or just out playing with the children then to get your chores/housework done on (a rainy) Sunday would be understandable. It could also be considered prayer if you/we consciously think we are doing this for our family for the honor and glory of God. I don't have any degrees but a "cradle catholic" who takes religion seriously but not scrupulously. Sorry if my belief offends anyone. Barbara, I hope you hear from Father directly, and not to label but it is my guess he also isn't scrupulous. Sometimes, I FEEL some put more burdens on us than even Jesus would. God Bless you! Ask Jesus when in doubt and He will let you know in your heart what is best for your situation......
Ree Medeiros - ??? - I've heard Sabbath was made for "man" not "man" for the Sabbath. The commandment of "Keep Holy the Sabbath" -- This is the first I hear it was "abolished" ....and respectfully disagree -- #Ask Fr. Mike. Blessings!
The Sabbath is on Saturday the Jews still celebrate their Passover on saturday(Passover is on Sabbath)I'm a Christian and I follow the Jews because it was the Romans who changed the Sabbath to Sunday
Modern folks have the most difficult time differentiating the self from their own actions. Unfortunately, people conflate the two, making even discerning actions a personal attack. It's hard enough to watch a good person make bad choices, it's even harder to watch them identify with the sin, rather than merely admitting they're a sinner.
Great priest. He is very compassionate and understanding. I also appreciate he tells us the truth and not as other evangelists that lie to us to attract people and make them /us feel good. I just recently heard a tv evangelist say that it is ok for a male and female to live together as a couple as long as they put God in the center of their relationship.
* Audible Applause * . This is why I love this guy. Just did a video on this about Joel Osteen - ua-cam.com/video/G3PZwGeK1Rg/v-deo.html and literally, hundreds of Christians pulled out the stereotypical "thou shall not judge, lest ye be judged." Paul commands us to judge false teachers and prechers.
and Mr Tattooed Theist - if you were "judging righteous judgements," as Christ commands, you would see that the Catholic religion is the harlot of Revelations.
Thank you, Father Mike, for always making us grow in knowledge of our faith. You explain things very simply, and it's always straight to the point. God bless you always 🙏🏼 ✝️💗
You hit the nail on the head. I can't speak for others, but I struggle with the fear of not being loveable. Thank you for this, Father Mike. "You are mine and you are loved." That feels good to hear!
Sorry Fr. Mike I have to judge you right now. You look like the most current Maytag man. You two could be brothers. As always I enjoy your videos and re-learn what I've forgotten during my 12 years in Catholic school.
God has blessed with with a good life in America for the past 32 years, but I have problems with Catholic neighbors who do not like my kind next to them, but when the need help, they come to me & act a best friend. When they need nothing I am a ghost. I'm amazed how these people work so hard to help food banks & will not be friendly with their neighbors. It is clear that a middle eastern family next to them is not in their liking. We are quite & respect all in the neighborhood, but it is hurtful for a person to only think of you when they need your help. It is very clear to me I am different class than them in their minds. Their kids graduate or marry, they come to me to tell me knowing I will provide a gift. The only gift I ask in return is that if respect. What do you think?
Great video Father. Btw, please say a prayer for us in Australia. We are going to be having a postal plebiscite on whether or not marriage should be redefined. After a very horrible "debate" about the issue for years and even more so recently, the voting forms are finally being sent out across the country next week. Hopefully the right decision is made.
Judging bad, sinful, evil or immoral behavior is a GOOD thing, because then you have to make a clear distinction and separation between what is right and what is wrong, whether you are the person doing the bad things or whether it is someone else doing it. That is not the same as condemning the actual person who engages in such negative behavior. We can make clear Judgment Calls to criticize someone's observably bad behavior, without being rude, abusive or condemning towards them personally. Jesus Christ Himself clearly states in JOHN 7: 24- "Judge not according to appearance, but judge just judgment."
Father, could you please explain in detail what you mean by "judging the heart"? Do you mean judging person's eternal destiny? Or person's intent or motives in a particular action? Or do you mean the heart is what defines a person in general and by judging the heart we define who the person is in general but it's not necessarily so because one sin can be out of ordinary for a person? I think most people "judge" someone by saying "YOU are doing something that is gravely wrong", and the "YOU" part is what makes people upset. The actions come from persons and the persons initiate actions, and the act of the will to do a particular action comes from the heart, so every action ultimately leads to the source of it - the heart. So by judging an action we at least in some sense judge the heart of a person.
Personally I feel its ok to judge, how else do you come to decisions or have standards? Yet, it is NOT ok to CONDEMN. We may be the judge, sometimes jury,but NEVER executioner.
yes it is ok to judge ive fired people many times because they intended to hurt me or hurt those i love if i didnt fire them they would just continue being abusive..forgiving doesnt work when they have no intention of stopping the abuse
The Gospel announces that Jesus came to acquit the guilty. He came to judge and be judged in our place. Christ came to satisfy the deep judgment against us once and for all so that we could be free from the judgement of God, others, and ourselves...
Fr. Mike, I remember the Bible says: "Be meek like the doves but sharp like the serpent". God granted us with mind and intellect to discern right from wrong and for this reason to act naive is not only "stupid" but it can be a sin, since we have the parable of the talents and we are going to be judged for what we did with the "intellect talent". There are four "cardinal virtues" and as St. Thomas Aquinas affirms: "Prudence is practical wisdom" in everyday and ordinary circumstances. In Mexico there is a popular quote that I translate: "The devil knows more as an old angel than as a devil". During the Roman Empire the "Senate", at that time, those who not only were law-makers, like nowadays, but also had executive government-decisions, belonged to the "old people", from there the latin foot "senatus" which even today has this latin root anglicized: "Senate". And this is because if we make good and profitable use of the "intellect talent", then using "practical reason" - Prudence, cardinal virtue- we acquire experience and expertise. So I agree, we must NOT judge people's heart but their deeds, since we don't want to be deceived by those "sophists" who seem like blameless lambs but they are nothing but that; then we have not only the right, but the moral duty NOT to keep silence and speak up, when something is wrong. When liars don't use anymore the word: "abortion" because is not politically correct and they say: "interruption of pregnancy", then we have to be clever "judging" and being aware that this distorted semantic expression in practical terms, plain and simple means: "murdering an innocent baby".
#askfrmike My husband and I became Catholic 3 years ago, but 9 years ago we did IVF because my husband and I couldn't conceive. Today we have 4 kids and 3frozen embryos. We are trying to discern what we should do now, especially considering that we are now Catholic and we know that the Church doesn't support IVF. The real moral problem is that these three babies exist, and it would seem like an abortion to destroy them. To donate them to science would seem like an abomination. To keep them frozen seems both costly and pointless. To have them implemented seems to be defying the church...The usual WWJD question doesn't seem to apply here because Jesus would never have gotten into this mess in the first place. The thing is, I heave lived my life doing what seems right to me for a long time. This has taught me that it can be prideful and destructive to do what I think is best. I need to seek godly council for God's direction. So given that I am in a messy situation outside of God's will already, how do I clean this mess up and get on track?
Correct me if I'm wrong but my understanding (before watching this video) is that we are meant to try and avoid being judgemental about the person. But we are encouraged to correct someone particularly a fellow brother or sister in Christ if they are going astray. The reason being it's God will to save others so it should be our will too. And we need to have discernment the company we keep for our own salvation. Edit: The parent or friend example is great.
It is never and had never been your will to save sinners! You definitely have got your theology so messed up!! I wonder what kind of a priest told you that it's part of your will to save others! Huh!! Terrible mind put into words.
This is so so important to share. Many or I should say most Christians are very confused on this. Even I was up until 2 years ago. 🙏Amen. Father thank you for working through Fr. Mike. Please I ask you continue to bless him with the Graces needed to keep reaching us in the dark from the TRUTH.
I remember watching one of Dr. Ramani's videos on narcissism and in her wise words she said "I never ever would say to someone: 'I would invalidate your trauma.' But I'm always gonna judge you on how you're behaving today". And I think that correlates with what Father Mike is saying in this video. We don't judge hearts and we are certainly not in position to determine whether someone's trauma is valid or not. But canceling "judgement" altogether because we are afraid of it, is not the wisest solution. But it is crucial that we judge behavior that is dangerous or damaging. This is how we uphold moral standards of what is right and wrong. And moral standards are there to regulate human behavior. And like the other video from Ascension Presents on 'Setting Boundaries'. We get the behavior that we tolerate in others and in ourselves. And I think it's also the manner in which we deliver that judgement. As Catholics, we can enforce our boundaries while delivering judgment on actions and intolerable behavior in a kind, compassionate, respectful but firm manner Loved this episode. Thank you Father Mike ! And thank the Lord for this wisdom that will lead us to live better lives and bring us closer to you ♡
If we judge others then others will judge us. We grow spiritually by knowing other peoples strengths and weaknesses. We all know what is right and wrong. We are NOT disconnected by people who love us.
This makes sense. Sometimes people get upset when I get upset with a friend. Well when I see them doing something that is going to hurt them, then I will speak up. I care about them and that is the reason I say something about it. Some people think I am being judgemental and mean. No. If I didn't care about them, I would not speak up. The fact I say something is because I care about them.
This is such a good video. Just today my kids had a Sunday school lesson by a kind-hearted older woman who meant well, but she told them that when kids want to be other genders and when their parents let them do it we should try really hard not to judge them. So now I have to tell my kids there's a difference between judging someone's heart and their state of salvation, and whether their actions are right or wrong. So tonight we're going to watch this video together.
That was a wonderful speech Father. Thank you so much. God know i need it right now. I used (and still working about it) to judge people, thinking negative about other people for so so many years. I was so tired of it. On Sept 1st 2017, First Friday Mass, I went to a confession. And I said it to a priest about this, and I finally got the answer i was waiting for so many years, the priest told me to ask for God's grace for 'the purity of mind'. First time for me to hear about this. Upon hearing it, my heart was jumping, screaming..... "THAT'S IT! That's what I've been waiting for!!!" Finally i have hope again, a new thing, a new grace to ask God for, the purity of mind. Thank you for informing that it's ok to judge, but to the action of that person, not judge him/her as an individual / heart. Thank you so much Father. God bless you, and may you always be a blessing to others.
Thank you for explaining this not to judge hearts but you can judge their actions. We not have to be afraid of peoples judgement of us but God's judgement we should care only about. Thank you!
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then if the clergy is to judge (bad vs good) why are they so afraid to call islam for what it is? evil. And then try to get moslems out of islam instead of saying that allah is God when it is not? I see a pile of clergy - right up to the Popes, at least since Vatican II, unable to realize that they have allowed something in our catechism that leads people astray. By saying just because the moslems worship one 'god' they hold the faith of Abraham therefore they will be on the plan of salvation too. Their idea of 'Abrahamic' isn't even what we think of it! Let alone allah NOT being God! they blaspheme not only the Holy Spirit by saying that Mary is the 3rd person of the Trinity, but blaspheme Jesus and God the Father with their allah that is a liar, a thing that demands we worship it or die, and it hates. Look up the moslem's idea of being Abrahamic - koran 60:4 and keep in mind moslems don't read Genesis. They don't read that he is the father of many nations. they don't have any idea about that.Notice the words 'excellent example' that is also how mohamed is described. But it is qualified by '... we are disassociated from you... you animosity and hatred forever until you believe in Allah alone...'BUT YOU MAY NOT IMITATE Abraham when asking for forgiveness for you... "I will surely ask forgiveness for you, but I have not [power to do] for you anything against Allah"So when the moslem world gets a greeting from us that say 'we should be like Abraham' - to moslems that means that we (moslems) should hate you.Our clergy are afraid to judge islam for what it is. Our clergy are fearful and in that fear they lead many astray.
Thank you as always father. You lost me a bit with the dad above stuff but I completely agree with the rest. Noone should be deemed beyond redemtion, held accountable for their actions of course but with companion and understanding i believe anyone can be good. If fact the lack of may be the cause of ones tendency toward bad actions.
- Well we shouldn't judge - Well according to this lame book this is and isn't moral and we should call out good vs evil - but God forgives all - but don't be afraid of what you do and think but whats the reality? I can give you a laundry list of people that shame people for their life choices. People who turn their heads to those in need. I get you that we shouldn't be afraid but the same is true of all those who go to your mass. They say they are not afraid, they pretend to be holy, but their fruits are lack luster.
Father Mike, I’m confused... I understand what God’s word says about judging/ not judging. Very clear to not judge someone’s heart, but the examples you gave were of people you seemingly would have known about. (Their history) But what about someone we don’t know, example so many people judge celebrities and their lifestyle choices, but how can we know their heart or even think of judging them when we don’t know them? We only know what the media shows us about their life, which is often misconstrued. In this case shouldn’t we just pray for them and not judge them or even speak about them as that would be considered gossiping too???
I agree to the extent of you shall not judge. "you don't know what is in a persons heart ???". BUT doesn't a Bible say ""Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?”"😨😨😨 We call someone a liar like we have never told a lie in our entire life or we call someone adulterers "like they say in the Bible" like we never committed adultery in our entire life if not in our body in our minds........ (by the way JESUS says ""He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."" ) The list goes on. if that is what it means, that we can judge them in some ways then why did HE add this "And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?" ? For me it's like DO NOT JUDGE IT'S NOT YOUR PLACE PERIOD. We are not clean enough to judge. that is GOD'S place since HE IS THE PERFECTION AND NEVER COMMITTED A SIN HE IS THE JUDGE. The rest of us we have the right not to trust a person who lie to us or ........... But we don't have the right to call them names and tag them with their sin, since we all are sinners one way or the other. Anyways that is my way of not judging.
Phenomenal video Father. This has been such an issue for me, for historic reasons. However, you have clarified so many points. May God bless you, and lead others to hear the message you so wonderfully share.
Judging and correcting are two distinguishing words with different meanings. . COUNTABLE NOUN & TITLE NOUN B1+ A judge is the person in a court of law who decides how the law should be applied, for example how criminals should be punished. The judge adjourned the hearing until next Tuesday. Judge Mr Justice Schiemann jailed him for life. ADJECTIVE A2 If something is correct, it is in accordance with the facts and has no mistakes. [formal] The correct answers can be found at the bottom of page 8. The following information was correct at time of going to press. Doctors examine their patients thoroughly in order to make a correct diagnosis. Assuming the meaning of words we are to judge ( ourselves ) to protect our spiritual conduct and walk with God .here we must judge correctly . To our Circle of people , church ,family , kids , wife , etc etc we are to correct not to judge . Correct them that they abide in the guide lines of truth and good deeds . To abstain from evil . I seem to have a total diferente opinion from every one else in this manner . If only words would be taken by their meaning would be easier to understand them . Leave with this mark : James 4:12 KJV [12] There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Judging...don’t duit! It’s hard...however...by their fruits you will know them...whoa? Make a decision between bad fruit and good fruit...don’t let them sleep ova’ too many predators amongst us...No...is a wise choice always...we are called to love others...just do so and shield yourselves from the otherwise...
I am not judging here but stating a fact that maybe you would like to consider, you should not request people to call you "Father" for the Bible and Yeshuah (Jesus) is very specific in what he said "Call NO MAN FATHER except your heavenly FATHER"... Obviously you call your birth Biological Father Father because he is the earthly representation of what God is... You're not.
I had a strange dream once. Dream: I was crawling on the floor in circles and looking up at this being. This being was constructed of everything I had ever made fun of or judged. I made fun of this girl's "duck" lips, so it had those lips. I made fun of and judged Trumps hair. It had Trumps hair and so on. I knew this thing was in complete control of me. As I looked up and noticed these things...I also noticed it had a cracking whip in its right hand pulled back ready to strike me. I woke up and asked God what it meant...immediately I got the message. " Everything you judge becomes your master".
“Us Christians””Who my father is” “be afraid of God’s judgement” because of these selfish teachings plus fear oriented advice is that I left the church smh 🤦🏻♀️
Every judgement of conscience, be it right or wrong, be it about things evil in themselves or morally indifferent, is obligatory, in such wise that he who acts against his conscience always sins...
So, if you are not in a position of authority. If you aren't in a position to hold someone accountable for their actions, are you really judging? More than likely, you are offering criticism, instead of judgement. That being said, if you don't have complete knowledge of all the factors involved in someone's actions, you may be acting in a toxic and non-productive manner. Offering accurate judgement, or criticism requires a great amount of critical thinking. Do please, be diligent.
This was very well explained in my opinion. We have to judge ourselves or else how can we even recognize our own sins? How can we examine our own conscience if we cannot judge at all? How can we parent our children if we can’t judge their actions or make good decisions in life if we cannot judge the actions/behaviors of others when necessary. How can we pray for the conversion of others if we cannot judge their lives? I think the main point here is that we should not judge just for the sake of judging or to make us feel better about ourselves. I believe that is what Jesus meant.
How would you judge sociopaths? People who try to mould and manipulate people. I know them very well and I know their fruits. Can they still not be judged? I know if you don't respond to them it ends badly. If people are repeatedly behaving in the same way can you not judge them to be living in sin? Jesus teaches intervention to stop people living in sin. With the pharasses at the temple Jesus made a judgement then he acted to stop the immoral practice. What about people who continually test you by offering immoral choices? Can you not call that out when you see it? Bible also says keeping the wrong company can lead you into darkness. How can you keep the right company without judging hearts? If you give us knowledge of moral and immoral behavior like the bible does. Then that is giving us the programing to be good judges. After reading that. How can you not judge? As long as you are prepared to forgive.
Regarding discerning v judging I think it's cause we were thought in church from day 1 don't judge. How dare you judge when you have sin yourself etc. This is a very fine line. I wish he had a talk on this subject to expand more on the difference with use of examples. Regarding people judging us personally I hate name calling and I think that is what alot of people do they put huge rejection labels on people - selfish or manipulative or unkind or lazy etc etc. These huge sweeping statements often for no reason or because you dare say no to them or don't do what they want. or sometimes it's used as a hurtfull comeback.
Did you know that the fairest in the land isn't referring to being pretty? And serpent scales are meant for justice. Survive the premeditated attempts on your life and when you have objective discernment via experience, the justice system doesn't have that.
You are stagnating in your Delusional thoughts and you portray your chicanery intimidation assuming that I would shiver and bow before your pretentious facade, Cheers
John 7:24 "Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.” (Jesus)
It's a tough needle to thread. We have to separate a person's actions, which we can judge to be wrong, but draw the line at judging the person's heart. For some, they struggle to make that distinction.
True. However, I think that we are called to judge in cases where our non-judging would cause harm. Not reporting crimes is an extreme example.
@@BibleIllustrated crimes are actions, not hearts.
Actions are a bit of a giveaway to what a person is about!
Love the sinner but hate the sin.
I definitely do. How can i repent from this?
9 out of 10 times I tear up watching Fr. Mike's videos because I'm always so humbled when he reminds me that God is so merciful!
Thank you, Fr. Mike, and for your thoughtful messages and hard work. Your words always come at a time when I need to hear them.
Fr. Mike, as usual, continues to help us all to grow in our faith through understanding. God bless him!
I've been dealing with depression for years. Your videos are just like such a breath of fresh air though. I love listening to your words. They bring me so much clarity and joy. Thank you Father Mike. I've been feeling so confused and conflicted about the chaotic politics these past few years. But now I feel like a weight is lifted and everything makes so much more sense now. I decided to leave it all up to God. It's weight is too heavy on my heart. Pray for me. I'm looking forward to becoming Catholic this next year. I've been reading the Bible as well. God bless you.
Congratulations!! I’m so excited that you’re becoming Catholic! It is truly is the one true church.
It's amazing to me, that when we, as Christians speak about right and wrong, in God's eyes, you're automatically called "judgmental". Speak the Truth in Love, Jesus says. If they choose to walk away, fine.
Very sad but true
“At the heart of all this, this judgment, is a fear that we’re not loveable.”
So true!
Great talk Father. I won't judge you for reversing the "speck" and "plank". Just busting your chops. God Bless.
Rogers Samuel why do so many people quote that 'father' thing on this channel legit every video? This argument has been debunked with simple context. Bro, if you are so intent on this message, just don't call your dad 'dad' anymore. Dad is equivalent to father. So you're sinning by calling him dad.
Jorge haha meee!
@@mariastephens8643 Do not take the Bible too literally, my friend
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I'm a bit confused at 3 years ago me. I think what I was trying to do use the perspective of those who think it's wrong to call a priest father and show them the fallacy in their thinking.
I obviously didn't word it so well lol.
I didn't even word this comment so well.
Anyway point being I'm not one of those people don't worry, I don't take the Bible so literally
Brown cow is fine if you wanted to know..
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Funny. I am more of Protestant type of faith believing, and subconsciously was kind of already judging you just because your type of "faithing" is different from mine, thinking you might be the "wrong one", what good do you have to say.. Your video just schooled me so good! Made feel ashamed. We not so different. Thank you.
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Okay :)
Don’t ever feel ashamed, you are made in God’s image and likeness. You are loved!!
@@pauldepardo2565 so are you!! Never forget
Thanks for this testimony ! I should also stop judging without knowing (I'm Catholic and can do the opposite of what you did)...
Blessings :-)
@@abelj5145 so are you too ! Easy to forget but important to remember.
I’m concerned with Gods judgement, I only desire to be pleasing in His sight. Help me Jesus to be most pleasing🙏🏻
Thank you Father Mike Schmitz. May Lord Jesus Christ be exalted.
I think the problem is there is a distinct meaning of the word "judge" being used by Jesus. It is closer to "pass sentence on" or to "condemn". Jesus is not saying we should not admonish a sinner (which is a spiritual act of mercy). He is probably saying don't be hard-hearted and unforgiving. We must acknowledge that we are all sinners who have received God's mercy. Jesus expects us to forgive others as we have been forgiven. We should extend mercy, and we should always pray for those who have sinned and hope for their repentance instead of hating and condemning them.
We should extend mercy, but we should not feed the young to the wolves. Also, what if they are unrepentant? Do you forgive an unrepentant predator?
Father Mike, hittin' it out of the park yet again. God bless you for this truly enlightening catechesis. I love sharing your videos with my family and friends.
May the Triumph of be Immaculata arrive soon! Our Lady of Fatima pray for us!
Kurt Gödel AMEN
So we can judge actions, but not people´s hearts ! Thank you, Fr. Mike ! God bless you.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.
Just close your eyes and say “Jesus, I don’t have faith in you, please help me believe” Jesus loves you, turn to Him before it is too late. He loves you so much that He died for you. I’m praying for you❤🙏
I think people need to learn to judge correctly because they often jump to conclusions before having all the information. And that is the problem with judging. The act of judging is to come to a conclusion, it means to stop inquiring, stop being curious, stop gathering information and come to a judgement. Nobody ever stops to ask why is this person sinning this way, what can be done to help them not sin. I rarely see people asking questions and being curious and instead they just go around using judgemental language.
All Protestants judge us Catholics before even knowing us because ALL Protestant think that the Catholic Church is the Whore of Babylon, or the Harlot of the Church so if you belong in the Catholic Church all Protestants conclude that your going to Hell. By the way I do not believe that the Pope is infallible because he's just human and is definitely NOT infallible and I believe that there were BAD Popes on our church history because of this doctrine!
@@AJ_Jingco The popes are only infallible when they teach dogmatically. That is what the Church's teaching regarding the infallibility of the popes.
@@AJ_Jingco As a Methodist marrying into a devout Catholic family, I am offended by your comment that “all Protestants” hate Catholics. Actually, I see hate on both sides & it saddens me. I believe we can learn from each other if our hearts are open to the love Jesus taught us. I am still learning the Catholic faith & it is beautifully intense. Jesus taught us to love Not hate,
You rock man....
Of course we're called to judge people's actions. Discerning between "right" and "wrong" is the core of the Faith. What we need to remember, though, is that our personal interpretation of that difference isn't the end-all-be-all. I would say that the most basic definition of a sin is an action that victimizes someone else. Anything else is a matter of heart, and we should never assume that we are better judges of a person's character than God.
Society tells people that almost nothing is immoral, but we have an innate sense of morality. Society tells people that God does not exist, but we have an innate sense that He does. That's why people are terrified of being judged. They are living according to society, but deep inside they know it's wrong and they will be judged someday.
Thank you for this explanation! So helpful🙌👍
Could you please make a video about resting on Sunday and what is allowed or not allowed. I'm a mother and wife and I don't want to sin against God by cleaning or bringing my children out to a restaurant or to the cinema. Xx
ua-cam.com/video/iDsQ85-g2WE/v-deo.html starting at about 5:16 he gets into your question
barbara mccaughley - Hi ! It would be my understanding that taking yourself and/or children out to eat and/or a movie theater would be "keeping the sabbath" - and of course church would also be attended that weekend ;) It is my belief (although RARELY kept these days - including me sometimes, guilty as charged), that IF you are a stay at home mom and can grocery shop and do heavy cleaning on an alternate day, that might be better but sometimes it is a judgement call. An example: a full time away from home worker who is off weekends and on Saturday the sun is shining and only projected weekend day, you take advantage of the outdoors and God's beautiful creation and go on a picnic or just out playing with the children then to get your chores/housework done on (a rainy) Sunday would be understandable. It could also be considered prayer if you/we consciously think we are doing this for our family for the honor and glory of God. I don't have any degrees but a "cradle catholic" who takes religion seriously but not scrupulously. Sorry if my belief offends anyone. Barbara, I hope you hear from Father directly, and not to label but it is my guess he also isn't scrupulous. Sometimes, I FEEL some put more burdens on us than even Jesus would. God Bless you! Ask Jesus when in doubt and He will let you know in your heart what is best for your situation......
barbara mccaughley Jesus talked a lot about the sabath. Sabath is abolished!
Ree Medeiros - ??? - I've heard Sabbath was made for "man" not "man" for the Sabbath. The commandment of "Keep Holy the Sabbath" -- This is the first I hear it was "abolished" ....and respectfully disagree -- #Ask Fr. Mike. Blessings!
The Sabbath is on Saturday the Jews still celebrate their Passover on saturday(Passover is on Sabbath)I'm a Christian and I follow the Jews because it was the Romans who changed the Sabbath to Sunday
1:07 Got it backwards..
Take the plank out of your eye before the spec out of your brother's eye.
please give me an example of whats considered as judging someone's heart?
This is not only good to grow as a Catholic but eternal wisdom for everyone
Modern folks have the most difficult time differentiating the self from their own actions. Unfortunately, people conflate the two, making even discerning actions a personal attack. It's hard enough to watch a good person make bad choices, it's even harder to watch them identify with the sin, rather than merely admitting they're a sinner.
Great priest. He is very compassionate and understanding. I also appreciate he tells us the truth and not as other evangelists that lie to us to attract people and make them /us feel good. I just recently heard a tv evangelist say that it is ok for a male and female to live together as a couple as long as they put God in the center of their relationship.
* Audible Applause * . This is why I love this guy.
Just did a video on this about Joel Osteen - ua-cam.com/video/G3PZwGeK1Rg/v-deo.html
and literally, hundreds of Christians pulled out the stereotypical "thou shall not judge, lest ye be judged." Paul commands us to judge false teachers and prechers.
Tattooed Theist would be great a live UA-cam Video with you 2.
Tattooed Theist Can you explain to me why I should believe in the Bible? Thanks
and Mr Tattooed Theist - if you were "judging righteous judgements," as Christ commands, you would see that the Catholic religion is the harlot of Revelations.
Oh boy, the classical "whore of Babylon" argument. Erm, I mean "argument".
There is no need to Judge. We are all Guilty
Thank you, Father Mike, for always making us grow in knowledge of our faith. You explain things very simply, and it's always straight to the point. God bless you always 🙏🏼 ✝️💗
Bless u sir!!!! You finally make religion relatable to the common person.
You hit the nail on the head. I can't speak for others, but I struggle with the fear of not being loveable. Thank you for this, Father Mike. "You are mine and you are loved." That feels good to hear!
You're awesome, Father! Thank you for the distinction, it helps in my every day life. God bless you and everyone who works to bring us this content.
Sorry Fr. Mike I have to judge you right now. You look like the most current Maytag man. You two could be brothers. As always I enjoy your videos and re-learn what I've forgotten during my 12 years in Catholic school.
Actually,im not Christian,but i got my answer here.hope you pease and love father Mike❤
God has blessed with with a good life in America for the past 32 years, but I have problems with Catholic neighbors who do not like my kind next to them, but when the need help, they come to me & act a best friend. When they need nothing I am a ghost.
I'm amazed how these people work so hard to help food banks & will not be friendly with their neighbors. It is clear that a middle eastern family next to them is not in their liking. We are quite & respect all in the neighborhood, but it is hurtful for a person to only think of you when they need your help.
It is very clear to me I am different class than them in their minds. Their kids graduate or marry, they come to me to tell me knowing I will provide a gift. The only gift I ask in return is that if respect.
What do you think?
Great video Father. Btw, please say a prayer for us in Australia. We are going to be having a postal plebiscite on whether or not marriage should be redefined. After a very horrible "debate" about the issue for years and even more so recently, the voting forms are finally being sent out across the country next week. Hopefully the right decision is made.
I'm judged all the time, the people who judge me are fine to do it as long as they are safe in their bubble of not being judged themselves
Judging bad, sinful, evil or immoral behavior is a GOOD thing, because then you have to make a clear distinction and separation between what is right and what is wrong, whether you are the person doing the bad things or whether it is someone else doing it.
That is not the same as condemning the actual person who engages in such negative behavior. We can make clear Judgment Calls to criticize someone's observably bad behavior, without being rude, abusive or condemning towards them personally.
Jesus Christ Himself clearly states in JOHN 7: 24-
"Judge not according to appearance, but judge just judgment."
Father, could you please explain in detail what you mean by "judging the heart"? Do you mean judging person's eternal destiny? Or person's intent or motives in a particular action? Or do you mean the heart is what defines a person in general and by judging the heart we define who the person is in general but it's not necessarily so because one sin can be out of ordinary for a person? I think most people "judge" someone by saying "YOU are doing something that is gravely wrong", and the "YOU" part is what makes people upset. The actions come from persons and the persons initiate actions, and the act of the will to do a particular action comes from the heart, so every action ultimately leads to the source of it - the heart. So by judging an action we at least in some sense judge the heart of a person.
Personally I feel its ok to judge, how else do you come to decisions or have standards? Yet, it is NOT ok to CONDEMN. We may be the judge, sometimes jury,but NEVER executioner.
Father, a comment does not seem enough as a reply. May God bless us all. As always thanks for the videos and clear up the question of judging others.
yes it is ok to judge ive fired people many times because they intended to hurt me or hurt those i love if i didnt fire them they would just continue being abusive..forgiving doesnt work when they have no intention of stopping the abuse
Thy should not judge one another god said love ❤️ that’s not me but I’m not going to have people judging me to rob me
The Gospel announces that Jesus came to acquit the guilty. He came to judge and be judged in our place. Christ came to satisfy the deep judgment against us once and for all so that we could be free from the judgement of God, others, and ourselves...
Fr Mike has a different kind of compassion...One that makes God difference in a lost and aching to be loved and to love world. Lord help us
Fr. Mike, I remember the Bible says: "Be meek like the doves but sharp like the serpent". God granted us with mind and intellect to discern right from wrong and for this reason to act naive is not only "stupid" but it can be a sin, since we have the parable of the talents and we are going to be judged for what we did with the "intellect talent". There are four "cardinal virtues" and as St. Thomas Aquinas affirms: "Prudence is practical wisdom" in everyday and ordinary circumstances. In Mexico there is a popular quote that I translate: "The devil knows more as an old angel than as a devil". During the Roman Empire the "Senate", at that time, those who not only were law-makers, like nowadays, but also had executive government-decisions, belonged to the "old people", from there the latin foot "senatus" which even today has this latin root anglicized: "Senate". And this is because if we make good and profitable use of the "intellect talent", then using "practical reason" - Prudence, cardinal virtue- we acquire experience and expertise. So I agree, we must NOT judge people's heart but their deeds, since we don't want to be deceived by those "sophists" who seem like blameless lambs but they are nothing but that; then we have not only the right, but the moral duty NOT to keep silence and speak up, when something is wrong. When liars don't use anymore the word: "abortion" because is not politically correct and they say: "interruption of pregnancy", then we have to be clever "judging" and being aware that this distorted semantic expression in practical terms, plain and simple means: "murdering an innocent baby".
People are afraid of being judged because they know they do bad things.
#askfrmike My husband and I became Catholic 3 years ago, but 9 years ago we did IVF because my husband and I couldn't conceive. Today we have 4 kids and 3frozen embryos. We are trying to discern what we should do now, especially considering that we are now Catholic and we know that the Church doesn't support IVF. The real moral problem is that these three babies exist, and it would seem like an abortion to destroy them. To donate them to science would seem like an abomination. To keep them frozen seems both costly and pointless. To have them implemented seems to be defying the church...The usual WWJD question doesn't seem to apply here because Jesus would never have gotten into this mess in the first place. The thing is, I heave lived my life doing what seems right to me for a long time. This has taught me that it can be prideful and destructive to do what I think is best. I need to seek godly council for God's direction. So given that I am in a messy situation outside of God's will already, how do I clean this mess up and get on track?
FABULOUS DISTINCTION! Thanks, Fr. Mike.
Thanks padre for this great video.
It never actually said to judge, more to be aware
Correct me if I'm wrong but my understanding (before watching this video) is that we are meant to try and avoid being judgemental about the person. But we are encouraged to correct someone particularly a fellow brother or sister in Christ if they are going astray. The reason being it's God will to save others so it should be our will too. And we need to have discernment the company we keep for our own salvation.
Edit: The parent or friend example is great.
It is never and had never been your will to save sinners! You definitely have got your theology so messed up!! I wonder what kind of a priest told you that it's part of your will to save others! Huh!! Terrible mind put into words.
This is so so important to share. Many or I should say most Christians are very confused on this. Even I was up until 2 years ago. 🙏Amen. Father thank you for working through Fr. Mike. Please I ask you continue to bless him with the Graces needed to keep reaching us in the dark from the TRUTH.
Father Mike, you bring so much joy to my life. I'm so happy and proud to receive your knowledge of the Bible xxUK Thank you for sharing with us.xx
LOVE YOU FATHER MIKE!
I remember watching one of Dr. Ramani's videos on narcissism and in her wise words she said "I never ever would say to someone: 'I would invalidate your trauma.' But I'm always gonna judge you on how you're behaving today".
And I think that correlates with what Father Mike is saying in this video. We don't judge hearts and we are certainly not in position to determine whether someone's trauma is valid or not. But canceling "judgement" altogether because we are afraid of it, is not the wisest solution.
But it is crucial that we judge behavior that is dangerous or damaging. This is how we uphold moral standards of what is right and wrong. And moral standards are there to regulate human behavior.
And like the other video from Ascension Presents on 'Setting Boundaries'. We get the behavior that we tolerate in others and in ourselves.
And I think it's also the manner in which we deliver that judgement. As Catholics, we can enforce our boundaries while delivering judgment on actions and intolerable behavior in a kind, compassionate, respectful but firm manner
Loved this episode. Thank you Father Mike ! And thank the Lord for this wisdom that will lead us to live better lives and bring us closer to you ♡
If we judge others then others will judge us. We grow spiritually by knowing other peoples strengths and weaknesses. We all know what is right and wrong. We are NOT disconnected by people who love us.
This makes sense. Sometimes people get upset when I get upset with a friend. Well when I see them doing something that is going to hurt them, then I will speak up. I care about them and that is the reason I say something about it. Some people think I am being judgemental and mean. No. If I didn't care about them, I would not speak up. The fact I say something is because I care about them.
THANK YOU!!! I've been trying to explain this to my Catholic friends for years.
BIBLE... The meaning and sole purpose of the Bible is,
BASIC. INSTRUCTIONS. BEFORE. LEAVING. EARTH 🙌🏻🙏🏻😎😎😎 God bless us all🙏🏻🤗🤗
I in a way judge a bit to my parents when they cuss it’s just I want to see them in heaven. Plz pray for them
My mom cusses at me too
Ok ill pray. For them
Judgements are natural God has given us each a moral.code through our feelings so when we see bad things we judge it's natural
Some ppl just have good instincts
Thanks for the clarification
Thanks Fr. Mike for your encourage us to do the right and instead judge, Love, specially those who persecute us... Blessings!
This is such a good video. Just today my kids had a Sunday school lesson by a kind-hearted older woman who meant well, but she told them that when kids want to be other genders and when their parents let them do it we should try really hard not to judge them. So now I have to tell my kids there's a difference between judging someone's heart and their state of salvation, and whether their actions are right or wrong. So tonight we're going to watch this video together.
The Sunday school teacher was right.
Father, can you do a video about the Latin mass and why so many Catholics (like myself) feel such an attraction to it today?
That was a wonderful speech Father. Thank you so much. God know i need it right now. I used (and still working about it) to judge people, thinking negative about other people for so so many years. I was so tired of it. On Sept 1st 2017, First Friday Mass, I went to a confession. And I said it to a priest about this, and I finally got the answer i was waiting for so many years, the priest told me to ask for God's grace for 'the purity of mind'. First time for me to hear about this. Upon hearing it, my heart was jumping, screaming..... "THAT'S IT! That's what I've been waiting for!!!" Finally i have hope again, a new thing, a new grace to ask God for, the purity of mind. Thank you for informing that it's ok to judge, but to the action of that person, not judge him/her as an individual / heart. Thank you so much Father. God bless you, and may you always be a blessing to others.
Thank you for explaining this not to judge hearts but you can judge their actions. We not have to be afraid of peoples judgement of us but God's judgement we should care only about. Thank you!
then if the clergy is to judge (bad vs good) why are they so afraid to call islam for what it is? evil. And then try to get moslems out of islam instead of saying that allah is God when it is not? I see a pile of clergy - right up to the Popes, at least since Vatican II, unable to realize that they have allowed something in our catechism that leads people astray. By saying just because the moslems worship one 'god' they hold the faith of Abraham therefore they will be on the plan of salvation too. Their idea of 'Abrahamic' isn't even what we think of it! Let alone allah NOT being God! they blaspheme not only the Holy Spirit by saying that Mary is the 3rd person of the Trinity, but blaspheme Jesus and God the Father with their allah that is a liar, a thing that demands we worship it or die, and it hates.
Look up the moslem's idea of being Abrahamic - koran 60:4 and keep in mind moslems don't read Genesis. They don't read that he is the father of many nations. they don't have any idea about that.Notice the words 'excellent example' that is also how mohamed is described. But it is qualified by '... we are disassociated from you... you animosity and hatred forever until you believe in Allah alone...'BUT YOU MAY NOT IMITATE Abraham when asking for forgiveness for you... "I will surely ask forgiveness for you, but I have not [power to do] for you anything against Allah"So when the moslem world gets a greeting from us that say 'we should be like Abraham' - to moslems that means that we (moslems) should hate you.Our clergy are afraid to judge islam for what it is. Our clergy are fearful and in that fear they lead many astray.
Thank you as always father. You lost me a bit with the dad above stuff but I completely agree with the rest. Noone should be deemed beyond redemtion, held accountable for their actions of course but with companion and understanding i believe anyone can be good. If fact the lack of may be the cause of ones tendency toward bad actions.
- Well we shouldn't judge
- Well according to this lame book this is and isn't moral and we should call out good vs evil
- but God forgives all
- but don't be afraid of what you do and think
but whats the reality?
I can give you a laundry list of people that shame people for their life choices.
People who turn their heads to those in need.
I get you that we shouldn't be afraid but the same is true of all those who go to your mass.
They say they are not afraid, they pretend to be holy, but their fruits are lack luster.
Father Mike, I’m confused... I understand what God’s word says about judging/ not judging. Very clear to not judge someone’s heart, but the examples you gave were of people you seemingly would have known about. (Their history) But what about someone we don’t know, example so many people judge celebrities and their lifestyle choices, but how can we know their heart or even think of judging them when we don’t know them? We only know what the media shows us about their life, which is often misconstrued. In this case shouldn’t we just pray for them and not judge them or even speak about them as that would be considered gossiping too???
Amen! Thank you
Well said Father❣️ Thankyou❣️
Oh my! Such a great message!! Bravooooo Padre Mike!!! Thank you for sharing!
I agree to the extent of you shall not judge. "you don't know what is in a persons heart ???". BUT doesn't a Bible say ""Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?”"😨😨😨 We call someone a liar like we have never told a lie in our entire life or we call someone adulterers "like they say in the Bible" like we never committed adultery in our entire life if not in our body in our minds........ (by the way JESUS says ""He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."" ) The list goes on. if that is what it means, that we can judge them in some ways then why did HE add this "And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?" ? For me it's like DO NOT JUDGE IT'S NOT YOUR PLACE PERIOD. We are not clean enough to judge. that is GOD'S place since HE IS THE PERFECTION AND NEVER COMMITTED A SIN HE IS THE JUDGE. The rest of us we have the right not to trust a person who lie to us or ........... But we don't have the right to call them names and tag them with their sin, since we all are sinners one way or the other. Anyways that is my way of not judging.
I’m confessing this every Confession 🤷♀️📿Really a struggle Pride ?! It’s complicated like Fr. Saying I feel like you’re bad ?!
Us Catholics DON'T judge people Protestants do, because when a Protestant know your a Catholic they're immediately conclude that your going to Hell!
Phenomenal video Father. This has been such an issue for me, for historic reasons. However, you have clarified so many points. May God bless you, and lead others to hear the message you so wonderfully share.
Judging and correcting are two distinguishing words with different meanings.
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Judge Mr Justice Schiemann jailed him for life.
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Assuming the meaning of words we are to judge ( ourselves ) to protect our spiritual conduct and walk with God .here we must judge correctly .
To our Circle of people , church ,family , kids , wife , etc etc we are to correct not to judge .
Correct them that they abide in the guide lines of truth and good deeds .
To abstain from evil .
I seem to have a total diferente opinion from every one else in this manner .
If only words would be taken by their meaning would be easier to understand them .
Leave with this mark :
James 4:12 KJV
[12] There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Judging...don’t duit! It’s hard...however...by their fruits you will know them...whoa? Make a decision between bad fruit and good fruit...don’t let them sleep ova’ too many predators amongst us...No...is a wise choice always...we are called to love others...just do so and shield yourselves from the otherwise...
I am not judging here but stating a fact that maybe you would like to consider, you should not request people to call you "Father" for the Bible and Yeshuah (Jesus) is very specific in what he said "Call NO MAN FATHER except your heavenly FATHER"... Obviously you call your birth Biological Father Father because he is the earthly representation of what God is... You're not.
I had a strange dream once. Dream: I was crawling on the floor in circles and looking up at this being. This being was constructed of everything I had ever made fun of or judged. I made fun of this girl's "duck" lips, so it had those lips. I made fun of and judged Trumps hair. It had Trumps hair and so on. I knew this thing was in complete control of me. As I looked up and noticed these things...I also noticed it had a cracking whip in its right hand pulled back ready to strike me. I woke up and asked God what it meant...immediately I got the message. " Everything you judge becomes your master".
“Us Christians””Who my father is” “be afraid of God’s judgement” because of these selfish teachings plus fear oriented advice is that I left the church smh 🤦🏻♀️
Every judgement of conscience, be it right or wrong, be it about things evil in themselves or morally indifferent, is obligatory, in such wise that he who acts against his conscience always sins...
So, if you are not in a position of authority. If you aren't in a position to hold someone accountable for their actions, are you really judging? More than likely, you are offering criticism, instead of judgement. That being said, if you don't have complete knowledge of all the factors involved in someone's actions, you may be acting in a toxic and non-productive manner. Offering accurate judgement, or criticism requires a great amount of critical thinking. Do please, be diligent.
Nicely explained, helpful for me 👏
Mike pls consider removing 'Father' frm ur name.. i know its a church given 'title' but it is non-biblical !
Wonderful video. It's so important that we have this approach in our hearts and also a great response to this objection when we judge in a Godly way.
This was very well explained in my opinion. We have to judge ourselves or else how can we even recognize our own sins? How can we examine our own conscience if we cannot judge at all? How can we parent our children if we can’t judge their actions or make good decisions in life if we cannot judge the actions/behaviors of others when necessary. How can we pray for the conversion of others if we cannot judge their lives? I think the main point here is that we should not judge just for the sake of judging or to make us feel better about ourselves. I believe that is what Jesus meant.
JUDGE WITHOUT HYPOCRISY
How would you judge sociopaths?
People who try to mould and manipulate people.
I know them very well and I know their fruits.
Can they still not be judged?
I know if you don't respond to them it ends badly.
If people are repeatedly behaving in the same way can you not judge them to be living in sin?
Jesus teaches intervention to stop people living in sin. With the pharasses at the temple Jesus made a judgement then he acted to stop the immoral practice.
What about people who continually test you by offering immoral choices?
Can you not call that out when you see it?
Bible also says keeping the wrong company can lead you into darkness. How can you keep the right company without judging hearts?
If you give us knowledge of moral and immoral behavior like the bible does.
Then that is giving us the programing to be good judges.
After reading that. How can you not judge?
As long as you are prepared to forgive.
The answer isn't complicated because he's talking about being judgemental, not making correct judgements.
Regarding discerning v judging I think it's cause we were thought in church from day 1 don't judge. How dare you judge when you have sin yourself etc. This is a very fine line. I wish he had a talk on this subject to expand more on the difference with use of examples.
Regarding people judging us personally I hate name calling and I think that is what alot of people do they put huge rejection labels on people - selfish or manipulative or unkind or lazy etc etc. These huge sweeping statements often for no reason or because you dare say no to them or don't do what they want. or sometimes it's used as a hurtfull comeback.
Did you know that the fairest in the land isn't referring to being pretty? And serpent scales are meant for justice. Survive the premeditated attempts on your life and when you have objective discernment via experience, the justice system doesn't have that.
Thanks
Its ok to judge and discern. "Judge not lest ye be judged" Well its ok, and necessary to BE judged. So enough with the relativism already.
You are stagnating in your Delusional thoughts and you portray your chicanery intimidation assuming that I would shiver and bow before your pretentious facade, Cheers