First Things First (Week 3)

Matthew 7:1-6

By Michael Lockstampfor, January 22, 2023

It’s not our job to fix everyone–so examine yourself.

Matthew 7:1-6 "Judge not, that you be not judged.For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye?You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye."Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.

Jesus is the perfect discerning Judge over all creation (Matthew 25:31-46) Jesus is NOT passionate about condemnation (John 3:17) The Bible is the mirror for our soul (James 1:22-25) Leave it to the Holy Spirit to prepare the hearts of others to receive the truth God is washing you in (John 16:7-14)

  • Do our thoughts towards others lean towards discernment or condemnation?
  • Will we make time to sit in front of the spiritual mirror?
  • Does our patience with others reflect Jesus’ posture?