Revcort's Ramblings

📖 “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you.” – Matthew 7:1–2

Devotional Thought

Judging others often comes naturally to us. We see faults in others far quicker than in ourselves. Yet Jesus warns us in Matthew 7 that judgment is dangerous for three reasons:

1. We’ll be judged by the same standard. The harshness or grace we extend to others is the measure we invite upon ourselves.

2. Judgment often exposes our hypocrisy. Jesus’ illustration of the speck and the log is both humorous and piercing—how can we correct others when we are blind to our own flaws?

3. Not everyone is ready to receive correction. Jesus reminds us that offering truth to the unwilling can backfire. Wisdom requires discernment, knowing when to speak and when to remain silent.

Instead of rushing to point out faults, Jesus calls us to humility, self-examination, and mercy. When correction is needed, it should flow from a heart that has first been humbled before God.

Reflection Questions

1. How quick am I to notice the flaws in others compared to my own?

2. Do I hold others to a higher standard than I hold myself?

3. How can I learn to speak truth with love, discernment, and humility instead of judgment?

4. What might change in my relationships if I extended more mercy and less criticism?

Closing Prayer

Lord, forgive me for the times I have judged others harshly while ignoring my own faults. Teach me to walk in humility, seeing myself clearly in the light of Your truth. Give me discernment to know when to speak and when to stay silent, and help me to always extend mercy and grace. May my words build up rather than tear down, reflecting Your love and wisdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.