Judge Not

A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life · Jul 1, 2026 · 3m

“Judge not” is often quoted to silence moral clarity, but Scripture means something far deeper. The Bible never forbids judgment itself it forbids false judgment. Jesus, the prophets, and the apostles judged boldly and publicly, condemning real evil according to God’s law, because unjudged evil is tolerated evil. We are not called to judge by appearances, personal dislikes, or emotions, but to judge righteously by God’s standard. When we excuse sin, we share in its guilt; when we judge justly, with truth and mercy where there is repentance, we act faithfully. The command is clear: don’t…