Jesus’ words are related to how we treat each other.
“To judge” has two meanings in the New Testament:
- It can mean discerning between things.
- It can also mean to sit in a place of superiority to condemn.
The humorous metaphor Jesus uses teaches that “judging” can lead to hypocrisy.
Become a “one another” church.
- “One another” implies a certain sense of responsibility to one another.
- “One another” offers the potential for belonging.
- “One another” calls for us to recognize our interdependence.
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