Does The Word Of God Tell Christ Followers To Judge Not? Part One

As Christ followers, we live in a world that increasingly strives to (supposedly) promote the idea of tolerance, but actually becomes intolerant of Christian absolutes as it does so! Whether it involves religion, conduct, or human sexuality, there's a growing anti-Christian sentiment in America and many other Western nations. Ultimately, built into this so-called tolerance is the idea that truth is relative and is determined by the individual, not by the Lord God! As Christ followers, we must understand and embrace that truth is not relative but absolute! The idea that truth is relative and therefore is determined by the individual, has led many people to come to the conclusion that making judgments on anyone (especially coming from Christ followers) is wrong because the Word of God says "judge not." Interestingly enough, those who reject the notion of God or the authority of the Scriptures often attempt to use the Scriptures (e.g., by misquoting verses or quoting verses out of context) to excuse their behaviors and actions when they are presented with the gospel and the plight of sinners for rejecting it! The church age is fraught with these dangerous times accumulating strength as the the end nears. But, we must not lose hope because we've been given the promise that the Sovereign Lord is still in charge! Your move. Be encouraged!