Robert, I think it may be helpful to read Seeking Heaven's take on the same subject. Here is an excerpt:
In biblical Greek, two different words are often translated as "judge":
κρίνω (krinō) – to discern, separate, or evaluate.
κατακρίνω (katakrinō) – to condemn or declare damned.
Jesus warns against katakrinō: the arrogant presumption that someone is beyond saving, that we can play God and declare a soul lost. That kind of judgment is indeed forbidden.
But krinō? That's the kind of judgment the Bible commands us to partake in:
"Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment." (John 7:24)
"The spiritual man judges all things." (1 Corinthians 2:15)
I don't know how to make the kind of minute theological determinations necessary for crafting the moral law for all Christians for all time. And I don't have the authority to make a call like that anyway. But as a general rule, it's probably better to turn your mind elsewhere when you find yourself thinking about what other people are doing. To mind our own business, in other words.
Robert, I think it may be helpful to read Seeking Heaven's take on the same subject. Here is an excerpt:
In biblical Greek, two different words are often translated as "judge":
κρίνω (krinō) – to discern, separate, or evaluate.
κατακρίνω (katakrinō) – to condemn or declare damned.
Jesus warns against katakrinō: the arrogant presumption that someone is beyond saving, that we can play God and declare a soul lost. That kind of judgment is indeed forbidden.
But krinō? That's the kind of judgment the Bible commands us to partake in:
"Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment." (John 7:24)
"The spiritual man judges all things." (1 Corinthians 2:15)
This is an excellent (Greek) insight, Mike. I will deepen it. Thank you!
You're welcome Robert. Thank you for the fine work you are doing in your section of the vineyard.
I don't know how to make the kind of minute theological determinations necessary for crafting the moral law for all Christians for all time. And I don't have the authority to make a call like that anyway. But as a general rule, it's probably better to turn your mind elsewhere when you find yourself thinking about what other people are doing. To mind our own business, in other words.
"Knowing your darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people."
- C. G. Jung
The darkness in others is simply a reflection of the Shadow within ourselves.
⚜️Saint Jerome: 🌍Father, 🥊Fighter and 🕯️ 📚 ✍🏼 🔔 Translator, pray for us! ⛪ ☦️ 🔥 ⛲ 😌 🕊️