Commissioned Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Matthew's account whatever measure we use, in this case big heaps of judgement with a critical spirit, we will receive the same. This is because we have not cleansed our heart to be able to receive the full measure of God's forgiveness, hence there will be that measure of judgment that awaits us. Matthew says, "With the measure you use, it will be measured to you [by God]" (7:2). According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? According to Luke's account this measuring can be both positive and negative, because the manner in which you deal with others is the manner in which you will be dealt with. "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. (Luke 6:36-37 KJV) What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? As Christians we are called upon to measure out love. All of our endeavors should be laced with love, so that even when we have to criticize our brothers and sisters it will be constructive and they will benefit greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam4-1god Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? If we don't show mercy to others, we will not be shown mercy from The Father. He will measure out to us what we measure out to others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewell Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 The criticism and judgment that we extend to others will me extended to us by God. According to Luke's account, the amount that we extend to others will also be extended to us. That could be criticism and judgment, but it could also be (and should be) concern, love, and caring for them as fellow children of God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindap Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? We will be judged by God in the same way as we have ourselves judged. We can measure large amounts of critical judgement or we can measure large amounts of praise and good works by being helpful to our brothers and sisters who may be in need. A good measure running over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
servant for Christ Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? If we judge other's, we are going to get the same judgment from God. We are not God, we do not judge. That is His job only. If we show God's love, it will be given back to us in blessings that we can't contain. If we do not show God's love, it will come back in the same punishment that we showed to the person. We will reap what we sow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? It is not that we should be undiscerning Christians. There are certain areas in which Christians must judge. We must often judge whether other people are true Christians; otherwise we could never recognize an unequal yoke. Sin must be judged - we must judge between good and evil, but we must not challenge motives or assassinate character. We cannot judge people's motives; we don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr4624 Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? On judgement day God will treat us in the same way. "With the measure you use, it will be measured to you." If we measure out large amounts of super-critical judgement or generous helpings of love and support in our correction of our Christian brothers and sisters, the same will come back to us from God. The same is true for small amounts or stingy helpings of criticism or love. Love, support, gentle correction, and understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marloes Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? Matthew says - we better not judge other people - because God will judge us the same way Luke says - we better not judge other people - because the judgement will backfire Matthew only talks about judgement, which is suggested to be negative. Luke not only talks about the negative but also about the postive. Matthew is like a teacher who only sais that 1 + 1 = 3 is wrong. Luke is like a teacher who also gives the correct answer of 2. I know from my own experience how uncertain you feel when people criticize you all the time. This is to look better themselves - to get attention how great they are - they won't do so, o no... In stead of this, we should help people by supporting/assisting/whatever. Not: hey stupid, you... But: hey, I see you can use a little help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? According to matthew's account of Jesus' words, if we judge in a crtical way, then God will judge us in the same way. Luke's account is positive in that he says if we do not judge, then we will not be judged, if we do not condemn, then we will not be condemned and forgive and we will be forgiven. The flip side of this though is obviously negative, so if we condemn, then we will likewise be condemned, if we judge, then we will be judged and if we refuse to forgive, then God will refuse to forgive us. Insteand of judging, we should measure out love, compassion and forgiveness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaiden Rochelle Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? If we measure out big heaps of judgement with a critical spirit, we will receive the same. Instead of measuring judgement, we should give compassion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
home4ed Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? 37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highohfaith Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? 1.)God will judge us in the same way as we judge others. God is sovereign. Only He can judge. We belong to God, we are His creation!! We should not take it upon ourselves to dish out judgement or we will reap the wrath of God's judgement on us as well. 2.) According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? As God's children we must be able to discern right from wrong and be cautious not to let our brother or sister drag us into the pit of sin. Descending right from wrong is different than judging. Judgement is a way of saying "I condemn you for your sin. I place myself above you, as I would never sin in such a way." Of course we all know this is not true, as Christians we must be constantly on guard and keep watch for satin. Clothe ourselves in the full Armour of God. We all are sinners and all fall short of the GLORY of God. If one is discerning instead of judgmental he knows that he too is a sinner and must not judge another. Our sole Christian duty is to LOVE first, and tenderly counsel without indictment our Christian brother/sisters. God's tender mercies should always be shown. As Christians we must not judge, only GOD will judge us, good and bad according to that which we do to others.. 3.)What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? We must always treat our Christian brothers and sisters with love first, as God first loved us., with all our broken pieces, and in spite of all our faults. Followed by cautious understanding, and counsel, forgiveness and acceptance. Love is the primary gift of the Holy Spirit, if we do not show love, understanding and forgiveness to one another we are not honoring Christ's brutal sacrifice on the cross. Love is God's most important command and as Christian we must obey. supporting verses: 1 Corinthians 13:13 (ESV) But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love. John 8:7 (ESV) And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” Galatians 6-1 (ESV) Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. 1 John 3:16 ESV By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. Matthew 5:22 ESV But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raph Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Mathew's account, if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit, the same measure of big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit will be used against us. According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? According to Luke's account, measuring can be both positive and negative as it is indicatedd that, the same measure is used to those who measure. Therefore, it depends on how one measures; if one measures positively, he/she will be measured positvely, and if one measures negatively, he/she will be measured negatively. What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? Insteda of judgmentalism, we should measure objectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgandy Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 According to Matthew the measure you use will be the measure that is used for you. If we were to judge another harshly and without discerning Christian love we are not acting like Christians. God is our judge. I believe we can gently nudge but to hurt with words destroys the spirit. God does not judge us that way when we sin. If we judge another like this according to Matthew God will also judge us the same way. Luke said basically the same thing except that a forgiving spirit demonstrates that the person themselves has received God's forgiveness. If we are critical rather than compassionate we too will receive criticism. We should treat others compassionately, graciously, generously and love them. When we treat others this way these qualities will come back to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebLam3teach Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 According to Matthew, if we measure out heaps of judgment, we will receive that judgment back from God. This principle can be both positive and negative: what we give, we receive, and the amount given is also reciprocal. If we give a lot of compassion and mercy, we receive a lot of compassion and mercy back. If we give a lot of criticism and harshness, we receive that back, too. Obviously, it is best to measure out love and mercy if we want to same back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eager Bver Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? If we measure out big heaps of judgement with a critical spirit, we will get the same treatment back. if you give out good, good will come back; if you give out bad, bad will be received. Don't judge and don't condemn, you won't be either, forgive and you will be forgiven. We should measure out love and grace instead of judgmentalism. Like This Quote MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoanG Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 In Matthew's account, the way we judge people will be used to judge us. So if we are really critical in judging others, God will be the same way with us. If we judge others with love and patience, We can guarantee that God will judge us the same way. We need to have the heart of Jesus to judge the truth and not just the person. We need to judge their words and actions. We need to hold people up lovingly to the examples of Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 If we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit that same judgment will be measured out to us. According to Luke’s account what we measure out to give generously that same giving measurement will extended to a greater gift then we had expected. We should measure out the great things of this world and not the judgmental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen11 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 On 12/19/2007 at 10:54 PM, Pastor Ralph said: Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? We also will be judged just as we judge others. Postive in that, do unto others as you would have them done to you. Forgiveness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irmela Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 2.1. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgement with a critical spirit? We will be judged in the same way. 2.2. According to Luke's account, how can measiring be both positive and negative? If you use a positive measure you too will be meaured in a similar way but if you measure in a negative derogatory way, know for sure your deeds and attitudes will be measured in that way also. 2.3. What should we measure out instead of judgementalism? Mercy, love and kindness, forgiveness and understanding. At the same time watch out for compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Wolf Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 Q2. (Matthew 7:1-2) Read a similar passage in Luke 6:37-38. According to Matthew's account, what is our fate if we measure out big heaps of judgment with a critical spirit? According to Luke's account, how can measuring be both positive and negative? What should we measure out instead of judgmentalism? According to Matthew, we will be judged with the same measure that we use to judge others with. According to Luke, measuring can be both positive and negative. He says judge and you will be judged just as in Matthew's gospel, but he adds condemn and you will be condemned. However, Luke adds 'forgive' and 'give'--as we forgive and give, we will be forgiven and given. The end of verse 37 and verse 38 offers us hope! "Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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