Is it Okay to Condemn Sinners?

[Richard Aberdeen]

Jesus says, "Judge not, that you be not judged" Matthew 7:1. As noted, we also find this in Romans, where Paul writes, "Therefore you are inexcusable, O one, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things" Romans 2:1.

"Judge" in this sense, does not apply to a legal judge. Nor does it mean that we shouldn't try to discern what is good for us from what is not in our best interest, nor does it mean that we can't strongly disagree with someone else concerning their religious, political, social or other views.

What "judge" does mean in this sense, is that we should not condemn another human being for any reason, either for their religious, political, social or other views, nor for their nationality, ethnicity, perceived sexual orientation, skin coloration, social or economic status, perceived lack of intelligence, perceived lack of social grace, stature, perceived lack of strength, beauty, coordination or, for any other reason. And especially, we should not condemn someone for being less moral than we vainly imagine we are, as if we are any better.

According to Paul in Romans, modern Christians who in any way condemn someone else as being less sexually moral as they vainly imagine themselves as being, are openly announcing to the world that they in fact, are the same Romans 2:1. According to Paul, it is not true that heterosexuals are any better than homosexuals, bisexuals, asexuals, transgender people or anyone else. Rather, it is true that all human beings possess a sexuality askew from what is right and correct before our father in heaven; for we all have sinned and fall "short" of moral, sexual and other perfection.

Let no man, woman or child deceive you concerning this, for we all like sheep have gone astray of what is morally and otherwise, correct in the eyes of God. If you do not agree that people are like sheep gone astray, check out this short video: Are People Really Sheep?. God's law is singular throughout the New Testament and is not correctly viewed as "laws" in the plural. If we have broken any tiny part of God's law, we have broken God's law Romans 3:10-19.

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[Christ4Ever]

Dear @Richard Aberdeen
Care to extrapolate what it is meant by judge in its varied biblical usages?
Because from what I see its usage often involves governing, decision-making, right/wrong, deliverance, vindication, discernment, as only a few, with as we know; God as the ultimate judge.

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
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Nick
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[Twistie]

Dear @Richard Aberdeen
Care to extrapolate what it is meant by judge in its varied biblical usages?
Because from what I see its usage often involves governing, decision-making, right/wrong, deliverance, vindication, discernment, as only a few, with as we know; God as the ultimate judge.

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
Moderator
Nick
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He is one wicked n twisted person..he worse then that brad..

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”

 

[KingJ]

According to Paul in Romans, modern Christians who in any way condemn someone else as being less sexually moral as they vainly imagine themselves as being, are openly announcing to the world that they in fact, are the same Romans 2:1. According to Paul, it is not true that heterosexuals are any better than homosexuals, bisexuals, asexuals, transgender people or anyone else. Rather, it is true that all human beings possess a sexuality askew from what is right and correct before our father in heaven; for we all have sinned and fall "short" of moral, sexual and other perfection.

I sensed this topic was going to make its way to excusing the alphabet people. Their defenders are the reason for many ''judging' threads on Christian forums.

I have bad news for you though.

1. Paul saw it fit to publicly rebuke and remove a person guilty of incest 1 Cor 5:1.
2. Jesus said you can only divorce if there is actual adultery Matt 5:32, as opposed to merely sinful thoughts Matt 5:28.

So, Jesus and Paul disagree with you. There are indeed degrees of sexual sin and differing consequences.

Now, the act of homosexuality in the OT received capital punishment, just like adultery. And we serve a God that does not change his mind Num 23:19.

Blurring the lines of God's hatred of the 'alphabet sinner' is false teaching and being a false teacher in the OT meant that you would together with the homosexuals and adulterers receive a graphic and violent death by stoning.

We should instead be preaching the truth. The truth is to not blur God's hatred of sin and ability to discern its degrees. But to teach that all sinners must repent and that mortal sinners are living on a knifes edge. God will truly give us all strength and understanding to overcome our sins. All He wants is for our hearts to be sincere and willing to try do what is right. To truly repent of our sins.

Thread 'Are Christians to judge others?'

Oct 20, 2025

Many people reference Jesus' words “Judge not, that you be not judged” (Matt. 7:1) to mean that Christians should never make moral or spiritual evaluations. However, the broader teaching of Scripture shows that believers are not only permitted to judge certain matters - they're commanded to do so, but with the right heart and standard.

1. Jesus Commands Righteous Judgment

John 7:24 "Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment."

2. Discernment Is Required of Believers

1 Corinthians 2:15 "The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be...

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[Richard Aberdeen]

Dear @Richard Aberdeen
Care to extrapolate what it is meant by judge in its varied biblical usages?
Because from what I see its usage often involves governing, decision-making, right/wrong, deliverance, vindication, discernment, as only a few, with as we know; God as the ultimate judge.

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
Moderator
Nick
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In Romans 2:1, the verse I quoted, it means not to condemn someone else, in particular for being less moral than yourself. Jesus likewise says, "judge not that you be not judged," meaning to not condemn someone else, in particular for being less moral than yourself.

 

[Twistie]

Theres something real off about this dude..
Be careful with that evil twisted spirit yall engage with..

 

[Christ4Ever]

In Romans 2:1, the verse I quoted, it means not to condemn someone else, in particular for being less moral than yourself. Jesus likewise says, "judge not that you be not judged," meaning to not condemn someone else, in particular for being less moral than yourself.

Ah, good, so a person does not/should not condemn or judge a person, in light of one's own sinfulness. However, it still does not take away from the wrongness of those very same acts in question, correct? (Romans 2:2)

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
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Nick
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[Br. Bear]

Greetings,

for being less moral

Can you please help us understand what this means?


Bless you ....><>

 

[Richard Aberdeen]

Ah, good, so a person does not/should not condemn or judge a person, in light of one's own sinfulness. However, it still does not take away from the wrongness of those very same acts in question, correct? (Romans 2:2)

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
Moderator
Nick
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We are never to condemn someone else for being a sinner, because we ourselves are also sinners. Many Christians have a bad habit of condemning other people, which both Jesus and the NT are clearly against doing. Within the four narratives of Jesus, there is not a single instance of Jesus condemning anyone, other than religious hypocrites, whom he roundly and soundly condemned, right to their face and even while eating at one's home.

"Judge not that you be not judged." -- Jesus

"For God did not send his son into the world so that he might judge the people, but that the people through him, might be saved." --John 3:17, corrected to the Greek.

"Therefore, you are inexcusable, O one, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things." --Romans 2:1, the conclusion of Romans one that should be at the end of chapter one.

Consider that Jesus did not condemn either the woman found in the act of adultery or the woman at the well who had 5 husbands and was living with a man who was not her husband.

Many Christians are fond of quoting John 3:16, while ignoring John 3:17, which is part of the same overall statement by Jesus.

The word "judge" in these instances above appears to be carried over from 16th Century English, meaning "condemn" in modern English. It does not refer to discerning between what is evil and what is good. Discerning is not the same as condemning someone else.

 

[Christ4Ever]

We are never to condemn someone else for being a sinner, because we ourselves are also sinners. Many Christians have a bad habit of condemning other people, which both Jesus and the NT are clearly against doing. Within the four narratives of Jesus, there is not a single instance of Jesus condemning anyone, other than religious hypocrites, whom he roundly and soundly condemned, right to their face and even while eating at one's home.

"Judge not that you be not judged." -- Jesus

"For God did not send his son into the world so that he might judge the people, but that the people through him, might be saved." --John 3:17, corrected to the Greek.

"Therefore, you are inexcusable, O one, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things." --Romans 2:1, the conclusion of Romans one that should be at the end of chapter one.

Consider that Jesus did not condemn either the woman found in the act of adultery or the woman at the well who had 5 husbands and was living with a man who was not her husband.

Many Christians are fond of quoting John 3:16, while ignoring John 3:17, which is part of the same overall statement by Jesus.

The word "judge" in these instances above appears to be carried over from 16th Century English, meaning "condemn" in modern English. It does not refer to discerning between what is evil and what is good. Discerning is not the same as condemning someone else.

I didn't ask you to condemn anyone Richard, for in truth we condemn ourselves. I mean besides what the devil is doing right now. It was a rather simple request, which you have avoided to not have to answer, for you know the truth! Doesn't speak well for you, because you even quoted Jesus but left out the entirety of what he said to the adulterous woman! Go, and sin no more! That in itself told you how you should answer what I asked of you. Which was the wrongness of the acts! You couldn't bring yourself to do that even though you were the one who brought forward the acts in the first place!

When you can’t bring yourself to answer that directly, yet claim to be guiding others to find the real Jesus? I don’t think so. It sounds more like the version of Jesus that tells you what you want to hear.

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
Moderator
Nick
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[Twistie]

Speaking Truth is not condeming it hurts their feelings they fail to realize its the Holy One convicting them but they grown deaf to the Lords Word
Blessed is he who is not offended in me..

 

[Richard Aberdeen]

I didn't ask you to condemn anyone Richard, for in truth we condemn ourselves. I mean besides what the devil is doing right now. It was a rather simple request, which you have avoided to not have to answer, for you know the truth! Doesn't speak well for you, because you even quoted Jesus but left out the entirety of what he said to the adulterous woman! Go, and sin no more! That in itself told you how you should answer what I asked of you. Which was the wrongness of the acts! You couldn't bring yourself to do that even though you were the one who brought forward the acts in the first place!

When you can’t bring yourself to answer that directly, yet claim to be guiding others to find the real Jesus? I don’t think so. It sounds more like the version of Jesus that tells you what you want to hear.

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
Moderator
Nick
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I think I did answer. I said this, The word "judge" in these instances above appears to be carried over from 16th Century English, meaning "condemn" in modern English. It does not refer to discerning between what is evil and what is good. Discerning is not the same as condemning someone else.

Jesus didn't tell the woman at the well to go and sin no more. Jesus treats each person individually. I know I can't be good all of the time, neither could the woman found in adultery or the woman at the well and, neither could Paul, who says "with the flesh I serve the law of sin" and, neither can you. Such is the lot of sinners.

 

[KingJ]

Jesus treats each person individually.

Incorrect. God is impartial Rom 2:11.

I know I can't be good all of the time,

To God, genuine love is hating what is evil and clinging to what is good Rom 12:9.

neither could the woman found in adultery or the woman at the well and, neither could Paul, who says "with the flesh I serve the law of sin" and, neither can you. Such is the lot of sinners.

Nobody on this planet with a working brain will say that an unrepentant mortal sinner hates what is evil.

When Paul said Rom 7:15 he was not referring to mortal sins. He was implying venial sins.

Would God have based 2/3 of the NT on Paul's teaching if in Rom 7:15 he was admitting to the fact that he could not stop arranging the murder of Christians, raping, murdering and being a pedophile? Yes or No answer please.

What I truly HATE from people like you and there are many, even on this site, is that by blurring the lines between degrees of sin you make many in mortal sin think God is ok with their sin.

If you are committing a sin that in the OT God warranted a violent and graphic death by stoning as a fitting punishment for, you need to be terrified of this in the NT. You are close to your sin being full measure, heart truly hardened and being beyond all hope. Close to not having any more days to live, to being handed over to the devil, to eternal hell

You are being a false teacher if you continue blurring the lines on degrees of sin and false teachers also received a graphic and violent death by stoning in the OT. You sure you want to keep pushing this heresy?

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Like many Christians, your motivation is as a result of the LGBTQ+++ people sin not appearing to be a 'typical' mortal sin. They are not hurting anyone. How can we compare this to mortal sins like rape, murder etc. Yes, God ordained a graphic and violent death by stoning for them in the OT Lev 20:13, but in the NT this surely can't be right.....

It is only true that sexual sin can be blurry to us. Purely as nobody appears to be getting hurt by it. But, as a Christian we can see clearly why this sin upsets God such that he ordain capital punishment for it. It is, as scripture says, going against the natural purpose for which you were created Rom 1:26-27. You are literally pulling the middle finger to your Creator.