Is there a passage in the bible that tells us not to judge others?

Question

If there is such a thing, could someone point to the exact passage and quote it for me?

Thank you!

You said Mathew 7:1 ... what is the exact words in the bible?

Answer 1

1JUDGE not, that ye be not judged.
2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.

(New Testament | Matthew 7:1 - 5)

Answer 2

Matthew 7:1 Don't judge other people, or you will be judged. 2 you will be judged in the same way that you judged others, and the amount you give to others will be given to you. 3 Why do you notice the little piece of dust in your friends eye, but don't notice the big piece of wood in your own eye?

Unfortunately, the Crusades, the Inquisition, the Salem witch trials, the formation of the Ku Klux Klan, the secret approval of the gassing of six million Jews, the rape and genocide committed during the Balkan conflict are clear proofs that most so-called "Christians" do not follow the word of God. Yes, most Christians here will say that those people were not Christian to begin with. I say, look at the records of these perpetrators and you will see -- name of religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Baptist, etc. etc.

Tell me something, isn't generalizing Islam and Muslims considered a form of pre-judging and prejudice? Why do you generalize Muslims as terrorists but forget or won't accept that the Christians of old built your inheritance on the blood and death of other races and religions?

I am directing the above-mentioned question to some of the people here (you know who you are) who replied and have done nothing but bash and stereo-type Islam and Muslims and now have the guts to quote bible passages and circumvent these passages to justify their bigotry and prejudice. How hypocritical of you.

Sorry for the lecture.

Peace.

Answer 3

James 5: 11-12, " ... Who do you think you are to judge someone else?" I have only quoted the last part of the text for space, but it only applies to Christians, not to everyone in general.
Mt 7 vs 1-2, "Do not judge others, so that God will not judge you, for God will judge you in the same way you judge others, and he will apply the same rules you apply to others." Some people think this is a license to do what you like, but it isn't.

Answer 4

yes there is a passage it is Matthew 7:1-2 but if i were you I would read Matthew 7:1-6. Then maybe you will learn something about that. It says that judge not and be not judge.

Answer 5

I'm sure others will give you the correct Bible quotes so I'm sorry I'm not directly answering your question, but I think it is important to realize that this is a very important concept in every major religion.

This is a universal truth. Judging and criticizing other people is poison unless it is done out of compassion for that person.

This is something even the non-religious should try to live up to.

Answer 6

There's a couple places. The most notable is quoted by several others, Matthew 7:1.
Matthew 7:2 goes further and tells us not to judge by a double standard.
Matthew 7:16 goes even further to tell us that we can "judge" someone by the fruit of their lives.

Answer 7

Matthew 7:1 Don't judge other people, or you will be judged. 2 you will be judged in the same way that you judged others, and the amount you give to others will be given to you. 3 Why do you notice the little piece of dust in your friends eye, but don't notice the big piece of wood in your own eye?

Answer 8

Why use old books to determine whether or not to judge others? First, judging is not bad. Second, one can't help but to judge others.

If you never decide anything about anyone you meet, then you might not see their faults, but you also won't see their virtues. In any case, you should try to figure out both. It is only when you judge based on trivial or baseless reasons that become problematic. You should try to judge people honestly and use those judgements in a constructive manner.

And it is human nature to judge others. From the time we were cavemen, we had to determine whether an approaching person was a friend or foe. The correct judgement could be lifesaving.

Instead of consulting old outdated books on what and how to judge, try thinking for yourself. The Bible tends to make vague or generalizing statements that don't really apply to specific situations. It's much better to think for yourself and practice good judgements.

Answer 9

"If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone." -- John 8:7

This is about judging a prostitute for her sinful behavior. Is this an example of what you want?

Or are you talking about judging a person based on appearance (stereotyping), because that's different, and it will be trickier to find a blunt verse, although you could find a story or two that might be relevant. :)

Answer 10

Matthew 7:1 = Judge not, lest ye be judged.