Judge not, that ye be not judged (Matthew 7:1) is offered to justify failure to oppose false teachings. Yet Jesus also says, Beware of false prophets....by their fruits ye shall know them (vv 15-20). So we are to recognize false teachers and beware of them, which surely would include warning others. In fact, Christ rebuked the rabbis for not judging what is right (Luke 12:57). Jesus said, Judge...righteous judgment (John 7:24). Thus, we must judge. How else can we rebuke before all those who sin (1 Tim:5:20)? Paul rebuked the Corinthians for failing to judge those within the church (1 Corinthians 5:12-6:5). He also made it clear that listeners are to judge and correct if necessary what is taught in the church (14:29-31). Tragically, there is a growing tendency to present Christ in a way that appeals to the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. Those who receive Christ on that basis have believed another gospel about another Jesus (2 Corinthians 11:4). There is an offence of the cross (Galatians 5:11). A gospel designed to offend no one is a fraud that damns instead of saves. We must adhere to the truth of Gods Word out of love for our Lord and for the souls for whom He died. May God deliver us from the great snare of lov[ing] the praise of men more than the praise of God (John 12:43)! We cannot serve God and mammon (Matthew 6:24). Let us take care to make the right choice.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 23:40:48 +0000
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