Judge Not | Is it a sin to judge others according to God's Law?
It’s commonly taught that the Bible says not to judge others, and it does say that. However, is that all that Scripture has to say on that topic? Join us as we examine the subject of judging from a biblical perspective.
The Bible defines sin as lawlessness—breaking God’s commandments. The Hebrew word chatah means to miss the mark, and the Torah (yarah) provides the instructions for hitting the mark. This teaching explores the biblical definition of sin and calls believers to repent and live according to God’s law.
According to Scripture, God’s Law serves three functions: it defines sin, blesses obedience, and curses disobedience. It lays out blessings for those who follow God’s commands and warnings for those who reject them (Deuteronomy 11:26–28). Understanding these purposes helps believers appreciate the Law as a guide to righteousness.
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion titled Devarim, we examine Deuteronomy 1:16-17 where it says to judge righteously and not to be intimidated. These principles extend passed courtroom and into other areas of our lives.
The world says love is all we need, but the Bible defines love by God’s law. This study shows that without God’s instructions, we cannot truly love Him or others.