Is it wrong for Christians to judge? Culture says, “Don’t judge me,” but Jesus actually teaches something deeper and far more transformative. In this message, Pastor Jason Daughdrill breaks down the difference between hypocritical judgment and righteous judgment — showing that the goal of godly judgment isn’t to destroy but to restore.

If you’ve ever wondered how believers should correct, confront, or lovingly hold each other accountable, this teaching will bring clarity, courage, and healing.

In this sermon you’ll learn:

• What Jesus meant in Matthew 7:1–6
• Why “Judge not!” is one of the most misquoted verses in culture
• The difference between sinful judgment and righteous discernment
• How to remove your own “plank” before helping someone else
• How to call people up, not just call them out
• How righteous judgment leads to restoration, not condemnation
• How to discern who to invest in, who to set boundaries with, and when to stay silent
• Why healthy judgment shapes a healthy church

📖 Key Scripture References Matthew 7:1–6 – Judge not / remove the plank first * John 7:24 – Judge with righteous judgment * 1 Corinthians 5:12–13 – Judge sin inside the church * Galatians 6:1 – Restore with gentleness * 1 John 4:1 – Test the spirits * Romans 16:17–20 – Mark divisive people * 1 Corinthians 14:29 – Judge prophecy * Hebrews 5:14 – Discern good and evil * 1 Corinthians 11:31 – Judge yourself first * 1 Samuel 16:7 – God sees the heart * Proverbs 27:6 – Faithful are the wounds of a friend*

The world says, “If you love me, you won’t judge me.” Jesus says, “If you love them, help them see.”

• Jesus forbids hypocritical judgment, not righteous judgment.
• You can’t disciple what you’re unwilling to confront.
• Judgment from a wounded place always wounds.
• Restoration—not humiliation—is the goal.
• Love is unlimited… but access is not (Matthew 7:6).
• “Protect your pearls out of stewardship, not pride.”
• Your healing determines your helping.