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Hugs and Kisses -- ZTI K A D ZTCNZ By: Chuck-JOHNEL y Letter form Barbara- Gam alielle Dated Februar 28 2004 (Quote): What is the difference
between judging, rebuking harshly, or just calling things as the really are? For instance, if someone is a liar, you know it, they know it. How do I call them on it—when they continue to do it, and it not be considered judging them. If the Bible calls it out as a sin, do I not call it to them as the same or do I just ignore what they are doing and wait on YESHUA to handle it? What is my responsibility if any. Please explain." Response by Chuck-J0HNEL This question touches on the meaning of "judge" and this is not a simple matter easily answered. First, what is the definition of judge? Judge - concordance definition is: To distinguish, try, condemn, punish, avenge, conclude, damn, sentence to. Back to the garden of Eden and the fall of man: When Eve and then Adam partook of
the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil they immediately made ajudgment and in that they judged God. The forbidden fruit gave them the capacity to make judgments APART from GOD THE FATHER. Previous to the fall they made no judgments whatsoever but did whatsoever the FATHER showed them to do. Therefore judging, rebuking harshly or calling things as they really are APART from FATHER GOD is sin - pure and simple.
If you see or perceive that a brother or sister is engaged in sinful behavior the FIRST THING you ought do is pray for them, and seek the guidance and direction of the HOLY SPIRIT. But, keep your mouth zipped and keep your mind stayed on JESUS - do not make judgments aloud or even inwardly (mentally). Keep in mind that before we speak a thing, we think it first - and we are judged as much by what we dwell on mentally as by what we speak with our mouths.