why are Christians accused of Judging when they point out sin in the world? Even if you don't like the way they are saying it or you disagree with there interpretation, they still don't meet the defintion of JUDGING. Do they?
2006-09-29 08:04:52 · 5 answers · asked by concerned c 1 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
The Greek Definition of Judging is what I am refering to. Not modern day dictionary.
2006-09-29 08:19:12 · update #1
well, if you are a christian, and you form opinions about others with or without merit, and you treat them a certain way due to those opinions, you are in fact passing your OWN sentence against that person. even if it is not written down in stone, it is written down in your own mind, and colors your ability to treat that person one way or another.
only Jesus is allowed to truly judge someone, therefore, we should NOT let opinions and thoughts and words "point out" sin in the world. it's one thing to encourage Peace, Hope, Love, Open Mindedness, and another to point out Fault, Condemn, Look Down Upon, and Punish those who do what YOU consider is wrong.
and i am a christian by the way.. i just think that Human Weakness causes us to fail, not Christianity itself. please don't automatically reject religion because the followers are not perfect.. constantly seek truth for Yourself, and u will find what is good for you, regardless of what faith you are.
2006-09-29 08:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by sasmallworld 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't speak Greek -- and I'm certainly not living in Biblical times -- so I don't think your question has alot of relevance. The mere act of rendering a judgment carries consequences, and whether those consequences are a formal sentence or not, I'm still placing them out there.
If I judge you to be a snob (and I'm not saying you're a snob, just giving a what if), then I'm going to treat you like I think you're a snob. I might not INTEND to treat you any different, but its inevitable. For example, I might start avoiding you at social gatherings. Is this not a consequence and, in that sense, is that not a "sentence"?
You can make whatever judgment you like about me -- and perhaps you have already! -- but I defy you to NOT follow it up with some consequence, no matter how minor, once you do.
2006-09-29 16:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by DR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The definition of judging is not just to pass sentance, the definition of judging is also to decide between two different options (guilty or not guilty, his money or her money, etc.). Thus saying what someone is doing is wrong is judging their actions because you are passing your judgement on whether their action is good or evil.
OK, I assume you are talking about the references to the "Judge not lest ye be judged" phrase. That phrase is an English translation from a different language. Do you have the original word (was it from Luke (Greek) or Matthew (Hebrew, or Aramaic if you prefer)?) You then need to ask the refering to the meaning of the original word. If you ask about the meaning of "judge" you imply the meaning of the English word.
2006-09-29 15:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by John J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are fundamentally incorrect on your definition of "judging." According to the American Heritage Dictionary, "judge" and "judging" are defined as follow:
To form an opinion or estimation of after careful consideration: judge heights; judging character.
Law. To hear and decide on in a court of law; try: judge a case.
Obsolete. To pass sentence on; condemn.
To act as one appointed to decide the winners of: judge an essay contest.
To determine or declare after consideration or deliberation.
Take those definitions and see where your argument takes you.
2006-09-29 15:13:02 · answer #4 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's a difference between the denotation of a word and the connotation of a word.
2006-09-29 15:19:43 · answer #5 · answered by the redcuber 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋