[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:1-6
Biblical Truth: “Do not judge or you too will be judged” (Mat. 7:1) Not to judge does not mean to put our discernment to sleep because discernment is a gift of the Holy Spirit. We must judge right from wrong. Our judgment must be tempered with truth and love. Judgment that is caring and corrective and directed by love can build others up. But judgment that is slanderous and destructive can hurt and humiliate people. The only reason for us to judge is to uphold the truth with spiritual discernment.
Personal Application: Let us render our judgment tempered with truth and love.
Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to judge prayerfully with discernment.[:]