Is it right for christians to judge others INSIDE the church?
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i agree with what u said "judging them,... but in a loving way."  \n\nit's in Mathew and in john but i dont have my bible with me but,\n\nhe is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. \n\nwe we all created in gods image. ( adam, eve created from a rib of adam which was a direct creation from god.)\n\nMatt 28: 19-20a \n  go, create disiples of many nations, baptising them in the name of the father, son, and holy spirit. And teaching them everything i have commamded u.\n\nso we are to judge our brothers in christ. for we are lights to everybody. and we should not judge those who don't know god. but be an example for thoses who don't know and teach those who do know, how to be examples for those who don't know.\n\n (i always say, if a beleiver is short- circuited,lop-side them in the head to fix the interception)  \n\nshort-circuit = in doubt of god\n\ninterception= temptation from satan\n\n hope this helps, i can get the scripture and give u refrences when i get my bible if u want
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It's not important what another human thinks of you, but it is most important what Jehovah God thinks of you.  Remember, the identifying mark of a true Christian, as spoken by Jesus at John 13:34,35, is "I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves."  And, of course, this would be especially true for any shepherd who is taking the lead in a congregation.
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NO!!! As Christians, we are called to be a light to the world. We should correct people when we feel they are doing wrong. We should not be forced to tolerate unacceptable behavior. I hope someday we will all see this...\n\nIf you ask a question on this site, most people are looking for honest answers. Give it to them. Be honest. I am so sick of doing nothing. America needs a wake-up call....
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There is a distinct difference between judging sin ("you're going to hell for that!!") and discerning sin ("brother, that behavior is not from God.  Please, listen to me so you can see the need to repent.")  We are to consistently seek to discern sin in our own lives and the lives of fellow believers for the spiritual safety of the Church.\n\nOur guidelines for dealing with this situation are pretty simple:  go to the sinning brother or sister in Christ, tell him or her what you've observed.  If the person repents and turns back to God, rejoice.  If the sinner refuses to listen, ask another believer to council that person.  If the sinner still refuses to repent, the entire congregation, including the pastor, must get involved.  For the spiritual safety of a congregation, an unrepentent sinner must be expelled from the church.\n\nScriptural references are as follows:  Matthew 18:15-17; 1 Timothy 5:20-22; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; Titus 3:10-11; and 1 John 5:16-17.\n\nPeace.\n\nEDIT:  I must say, I'm a little dismayed at the "hands off" answers many have given.  Brothers and sisters, when God commands us to handle a situation in a certain way, He does this from His infinate wisdom.  Who are we to say we'd feel uncomfortable because this process feels like we're judging the sinner?  I believe it is an unloving act to say nothing when a fellow Christian is actively sinning.
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We are not suppose to judge people on anything. The Bible saids we go by the fruits that they bear. God will do the judging.
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Sometimes, but you have to make sure that its not just church you have in common. And sometimes- one can act like a spiritual person and be far from it, so as with people outside church- you have to really get to know the person. Church sometimes helps you meet good moral people- but then sometimes they are FAR from moral- so sometimes yes sometimes no. Depends on the person and the church I guess.
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Some Christians just feel that they are right and you are wrong and there can't be any middle ground because in their minds you are a sinner.I would never pass such judgements as I know it is not my place to condemn anyone to anything.Only God shall judge.But they, those who make the most anti gay speech, seem to think they know what God is thinking and what God wants.They forget that even Jesus was recorded as saying, "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."What does that mean?It means that Jesus was telling those people who would judge someone that they should look at themselves and judge first.\n\nMany people just can't get past the whole "gay sex" thing.They spend all their time thinking about gay sex and call it "un-natural" or so forth.I often wonder why they do that.I am not gay and could care less what gays do in their bed.If gays are happy then that is all that matters and I would never judge them for only God may do that.And I would not dare to presume to know how God would judge them for perhaps love is blind in God's eyes and God may see only that two people love each other.And love is a beautiful thing.\n\nAs to what 'pathfinder' said about the Catholic Church, I have found that the church's official stance has been to reject gays and reject human rights and equal rights for gays at every turn.I even knew a guy, who was gay, and his local church, a Catholic church, rejected to hold his funeral because he was gay.Love the sinner but not the sin?More like hate the person for reasons that you have judged.
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Why is is so easy to pick on Christians for their beliefs and not others for their non belief?  There are hypocrites everywhere, not just in religion.  I am sorry that you had a bad experience with one Christian, but as one myself, I get really tired of everyone grouping people into one category based on one experience.  I suppose I could go around and make ignorant judgements on every type of people because of one instance, but why not just accept that there are people that really do take the word to heart and practice the living proofs of the Bible?!  I can't make everyone else do it, but I know that I live my life according to Christ's teachings.
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Absolutely. Anyone can belong to a fundamental new testament church. God's view is the same of us all - we're all flawed but he loves us more deeply than my words could ever say.
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Sorry for your bad experience. Hopefully here you have brought forth a very good question. Why do others judge at all no matter what their religion? You are right. No one knows your heart but you and God. Humans are just that human. We all have faults.Please find it in your heart to forgive anyone who offended you and accept my apologies for all.
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I am a Christian and I totally know what you mean.  I got away from my believes for a while because of all of the "rules".  Yes there are certain rules you should follow, but Christians these days take some things overboard.  I beleive that church today has gotten away from the heart of the ministry and more into the rules.  It is blinding Christians and it is very sad!  How are you supposed to witness to somebody if you are to worried about what they arre wearing, their music, what they do for fun and all of that???  Christians today need to let that go and realize that they are missing the chance to witness and care for others who are hurting just because of their uptightness.
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I think its the same reason that "christians" and other religious people judge others... because they are poeple and they are religous. No matter what, people are gonna judge wrongly somtimes no matter how long they have went to worship. But I also believe anybody can worship their God and pray and live according to the standards that are set by their religion without being judgemental. No matter what God you believe in, if he is a God of peace, I dont think he would want riots and fighting to try and convert people, its poeple that forget the teaching's that do that. Thats just my opinion.
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In I. corinthians 6:3 Paul the Apostle asks by-the-way "Did you know we shall judge angels?" - while he debates why it is not appropriate for christians to go to judgment court with other believers. \n\nI think Apostle Paul deducted this from the fact that, after man being created as lower as the angels, if he is redeemed - through Jesus Christ - belongs to the family of God, who is above angels, thus entitled to judge the angels.
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Christians are NOT the only ones who discriminate against others. Most organised religions talk  'smiting the infidel'. They all believe that their's is the one true way.
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if a christian is judging you two, then in my opinion they're not real christians. christians are told not to judge. i'd just ignore them. they don't deserve the time of day. if you two are happy then just forget them!besides, love should be the thing that really matters, not what religion you two are.
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You are right , no church is perfect - sometimes you are going to be offended and sometimes you are going to be the offendee-  we all make mistakes and we are all in need of the grace and mercy of God.  We sometimes have to offer that grace and mercy to others.  Regarding leaving the church, you did not give details of the problem so here is what I would say about that.\nYou have to discern a couple of things here-  is the offense over personality issues and clashes or is it over sinfulness according to God's word?  If it is over personality issues, that needs to be talked out, worked out so that you can walk in unity-  we all have different personalities and sometimes we can grate on each others nerves and unintentionally offend others by our words and actions- iron sharpens iron and we learn patience, forgiveness and grace through this.  We need to be willing to humble ourselves and apologize when we have offended and talk to the offender when we have been offended- often the other person did not even realize they did something hurtful and it should be worked out before it causes bigger rifts in the church.\n\nNow if there is an issue of flat out sin, then we have to approach it biblically-  without gossip or slander, we need to bring one other witness or go to the leadership of the church and confront the person-  if the person is leadership, there should be a body of authority that they are accountable to,  the problem needs to be addressed.  If the person is willing to seek counsel and is repentent, then forgiveness is given and encouragement in their walk towards healing.  If they are not repentent then it is up to leadership on how to deal with this person-  if there is a coverup by leadership or action that is unbiblical is taken, then it might be wise to find a new body of believers to worship with.\nYou should not be quick to up and leave the church-  there are going to be difficult things and it is for your strengthening and training in righteousness- you cannot grow if you are church hopping and always looking to be comfortable - we are called to deal with and not run from our personal issues , we must learn to have right relationship with our brother if we are ver to have right relationship with Christ - BUT if you are being taught and led in ways that are unbiblical then you should not remain in that body, if leadership is walking in sin and continually being allowed to walk in sin, I would seriously pray and seek discernment over whether or not you should stay and confront the issue or move on.\n\nIn whatever oyu do, seek wisdom in prayer from the Lord, He gives wisdom to all that ask-  fervently pray over your decision and for the leadership of your church- you will have a peace about the direction you should take.
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all will be judged, the Christian will be saved