What I am about to share is something that must be said, and if you find it uncomfortable, that’s okay; your approval is not what I seek. I will speak boldly as God leads me, and the power of the Holy Spirit will bear witness to the truth of my words. It pains me to see so many of my brothers and sisters deceived by false doctrines that are far from God’s truth.
We hear the phrase “don’t judge, or you’re spreading hate.” But let me be clear: the truth is not hate, and recognizing truth is not judgment. Too many within the Christian community have been dulled by the devil into believing that naming something for what it is amounts to being hateful or judgmental. This is the same deception that led Eve to partake of the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. The devil twisted God’s words then, just as he does now, to further his agenda.
In Matthew 7, we find the words: “Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” Christ was addressing hypocritical judgments, not issuing a blanket prohibition against discernment, as many have been misled to believe. If we continue to read, we see in John 7 that Christ instructs us, “Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”
So, what does it mean to judge righteously? It means to embrace truth, to call something what it is. Where there is light, darkness cannot dwell. It is the light of truth that dispels the wickedness of this world. Some may protest, “That isn’t my religion!” But this isn’t about religion; it’s about faith—God’s faith, where He sets the rules.
As President Taft boldly proclaimed, there is no such thing as a liberal socialist Christian. Why? Because those who seek to reshape the gospel to fit their lives forget that God does not change. He is steadfast—yesterday, today, and forever. No prophet, Pope, or preacher can redefine what God has called sin and still claim to be part of His Kingdom.
Learning to judge righteously and to acknowledge sin is not an option; it is a divine commandment. When you judge righteously, you will stand firm on your judgment day, unafraid, for you will face Christ as your judge. Those who deny justice will also stand before Him, just like the servants in the parable of the talents. One servant buried his talent, and the master cast him into darkness, while his talent was given to another.
Learning righteous judgment is a vital part of our journey on this earth. Jesus Himself said, “I wish you were hot or cold; because you are lukewarm, I will spew thee out of my mouth.” If you are afraid of offending others, you are straying from the path. Jesus offended many during His time. They didn't crucify him out of love. He warned us that as the world rejected Him, it would also reject those who stand for righteousness. If you seek the world’s approval, you are on the wrong path, for you cannot serve two masters. If that troubles you, take it up with God—His rules, not mine.
R.W. Dove
We hear the phrase “don’t judge, or you’re spreading hate.” But let me be clear: the truth is not hate, and recognizing truth is not judgment. Too many within the Christian community have been dulled by the devil into believing that naming something for what it is amounts to being hateful or judgmental. This is the same deception that led Eve to partake of the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. The devil twisted God’s words then, just as he does now, to further his agenda.
In Matthew 7, we find the words: “Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” Christ was addressing hypocritical judgments, not issuing a blanket prohibition against discernment, as many have been misled to believe. If we continue to read, we see in John 7 that Christ instructs us, “Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”
So, what does it mean to judge righteously? It means to embrace truth, to call something what it is. Where there is light, darkness cannot dwell. It is the light of truth that dispels the wickedness of this world. Some may protest, “That isn’t my religion!” But this isn’t about religion; it’s about faith—God’s faith, where He sets the rules.
As President Taft boldly proclaimed, there is no such thing as a liberal socialist Christian. Why? Because those who seek to reshape the gospel to fit their lives forget that God does not change. He is steadfast—yesterday, today, and forever. No prophet, Pope, or preacher can redefine what God has called sin and still claim to be part of His Kingdom.
Learning to judge righteously and to acknowledge sin is not an option; it is a divine commandment. When you judge righteously, you will stand firm on your judgment day, unafraid, for you will face Christ as your judge. Those who deny justice will also stand before Him, just like the servants in the parable of the talents. One servant buried his talent, and the master cast him into darkness, while his talent was given to another.
Learning righteous judgment is a vital part of our journey on this earth. Jesus Himself said, “I wish you were hot or cold; because you are lukewarm, I will spew thee out of my mouth.” If you are afraid of offending others, you are straying from the path. Jesus offended many during His time. They didn't crucify him out of love. He warned us that as the world rejected Him, it would also reject those who stand for righteousness. If you seek the world’s approval, you are on the wrong path, for you cannot serve two masters. If that troubles you, take it up with God—His rules, not mine.
R.W. Dove
What I am about to share is something that must be said, and if you find it uncomfortable, that’s okay; your approval is not what I seek. I will speak boldly as God leads me, and the power of the Holy Spirit will bear witness to the truth of my words. It pains me to see so many of my brothers and sisters deceived by false doctrines that are far from God’s truth.
We hear the phrase “don’t judge, or you’re spreading hate.” But let me be clear: the truth is not hate, and recognizing truth is not judgment. Too many within the Christian community have been dulled by the devil into believing that naming something for what it is amounts to being hateful or judgmental. This is the same deception that led Eve to partake of the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. The devil twisted God’s words then, just as he does now, to further his agenda.
In Matthew 7, we find the words: “Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” Christ was addressing hypocritical judgments, not issuing a blanket prohibition against discernment, as many have been misled to believe. If we continue to read, we see in John 7 that Christ instructs us, “Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”
So, what does it mean to judge righteously? It means to embrace truth, to call something what it is. Where there is light, darkness cannot dwell. It is the light of truth that dispels the wickedness of this world. Some may protest, “That isn’t my religion!” But this isn’t about religion; it’s about faith—God’s faith, where He sets the rules.
As President Taft boldly proclaimed, there is no such thing as a liberal socialist Christian. Why? Because those who seek to reshape the gospel to fit their lives forget that God does not change. He is steadfast—yesterday, today, and forever. No prophet, Pope, or preacher can redefine what God has called sin and still claim to be part of His Kingdom.
Learning to judge righteously and to acknowledge sin is not an option; it is a divine commandment. When you judge righteously, you will stand firm on your judgment day, unafraid, for you will face Christ as your judge. Those who deny justice will also stand before Him, just like the servants in the parable of the talents. One servant buried his talent, and the master cast him into darkness, while his talent was given to another.
Learning righteous judgment is a vital part of our journey on this earth. Jesus Himself said, “I wish you were hot or cold; because you are lukewarm, I will spew thee out of my mouth.” If you are afraid of offending others, you are straying from the path. Jesus offended many during His time. They didn't crucify him out of love. He warned us that as the world rejected Him, it would also reject those who stand for righteousness. If you seek the world’s approval, you are on the wrong path, for you cannot serve two masters. If that troubles you, take it up with God—His rules, not mine.
R.W. Dove
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