"Judge not lest you be judged. You therefore have no right to judge me when it comes to my sins!"
The world often takes this verse out of context and uses it to accuse Christians of being "judgmental" when they speak of sin. In the context of the verse Jesus is telling His disciples not to judge one another, something the Bible condemns (Romans 14:10; James 4:11). In Luke 6:41,42 He speaks of seeing a speck in a brother’s eye. In John 7:24 He said, "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment." If someone steals, lies, commits adultery or murder, etc., the Christian can make a (righteous) moral judgment and say that the actions were morally wrong, and that these sins will have eternal consequences. Chuck Colson said, "True tolerance is not a total lack of judgment. It’s knowing what should be tolerated—and refusing to tolerate that which shouldn’t."
Originally posted by RBHILLWell if someone as righteous as Chuck Colson said it, it must be true!
"Judge not lest you be judged. You therefore have no right to judge me when it comes to my sins!"
The world often takes this verse out of context and uses it to accuse Christians of being "judgmental" when they speak of sin. In the context of the verse Jesus is telling His disciples not to judge one another, something the Bible condemns (Romans 14:10; Jame ...[text shortened]... t. It’s knowing what should be tolerated—and refusing to tolerate that which shouldn’t."
Originally posted by RBHILLOh good, because us atheists would just let them get away with it.
If someone... commits... murder, the Christian can make a (righteous) moral judgment and say that the actions were morally wrong
Probably while smoking drugs, looking at porn and planning the overthrow of capitalism.
Originally posted by dottewellIt's not a basis for a friendship, it's a part of one. 🙂
"Judge not lest you be judged" is a dodgy maxim anyway.
It reminds me of that bit in the "Friends" theme that went:
"I'll be there for you - 'cos you're there for me too".
What kind of basis for friendship is that?
Originally posted by dottewellIt should be more like "I'll be there if you need or want me" I think. I can't stand well meaning people offering advice or help when I didn't ask for it. But people do like to help so I can understand why people do but I think people should ask if someone wants their help before just launching into it. Sorry, babbling 🙂
It's the "'cos" that worries me.
It sounds like a threat. A paranoid threat.
Originally posted by dagsI'll be there for you
It should be more like "I'll be there if you need or want me" I think. I can't stand well meaning people offering advice or help when I didn't ask for it. But people do like to help so I can understand why people do but I think people should ask if someone wants their help before just launching into it. Sorry, babbling 🙂
Cos you're there for me too
But the minute I feel your support wavering
I'll will drop you like a ton of bricks
Because I'm essentially motivated by self-interest
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Originally posted by dottewellActually I'd be more worried if the song finshed
I'll be there for you
Cos you're there for me too
But the minute I feel your support wavering
I'll will drop you like a ton of bricks
Because I'm essentially motivated by self-interest
[repeat to fade]
"I'll be there for you, even if you try to get away"
or
"I'll be there for you, when you're sleeping at night"
or
"I'll be there for you, with baby pictures and stories to tell your girlfriend / boyfriend when you bring her/him home to meet us"