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How many of us have ever read the words of Christ in John ch 7 vs. 24 where we are encourage to not judge using a worldly view but to judge things in a righteous manner?

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

A simple interpretation of this could be “Don’t guess at a matter, know the truth of a matter, based on scripture.

At the 2015 White House Easter Breakfast, President Barak Obama, made the following statement,
“ I have heard some who call themselves Christians, make some very unloving statements.”
This sentence came shortly after the President named himself as a faithful Christian who at times fails to live up the high standard of Christ.

All of that seem fairly honest and innocuous until we remember all of the very godless and un Christ like things that have been promoted and allowed during the tenure of this President and of  some of those before him.

Recently the Governor of the State of Indiana signed into law a bill protecting an individuals right to practice their faith based upon the principles of that particular faith……this bill was nothing new as there are 38 states who currently have similar protections in place.
After the signing of the bill in to law, seemingly many of the demons of hell revealed themselves as they pointed a bony wicked finger at aspects of the law which allows a person or business to deny services to other peoples or business as a matter of conscience.

It is the threats like those mentioned above, either veiled or actively carried out, that is causing many to take a seat outside of the battle being waged that is dividing right and wrong.

1 Peter 3:13-17 “ And who will harm you if you are deeply committed to what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear or be disturbed, but honor the Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. However, do this with gentleness and respect, keeping your conscience clear, so that when you are accused, those who denounce your Christian life will be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be Gods will, than for doing evil.”


Each and every person has the right to decide whom to do business with and when to do business with that person or entity, and each and every person can make that decision based on faith, it is part of the dignity of life that each of us should be offered.

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

I remember the days of “No shirt, No Shoes, No Service.
If a business posted a sign on the window or door of their particular establishment, then everyone who read that sign knew beyond a doubt that if you walk in barefoot, or bare-chested, then you will get exactly what the signage promised “NO Service”.

It was a standard measure and I believe it is still enforced today, without signage however.

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

Our Federal Government has taken the stance that a woman has the “right” to determine if she feels it appropriate to carry to term a child that she is carrying. Any woman that decides that the time is not “right” for a child, then she has the “right” to terminate that unborn child’s life thru a government sponsored abortion.
My generation has aborted some 50 million Americans, and as many as 400 million others and for the most part have not objected in the least.

If you believe that abortive murder is not sin, then you can use the following scriptures to make a judgment.
Psalm 139:13 “For it was You who created my inward parts, You knit me together in my mothers womb,”

And Jeremiah 1:5 “I chose you before I formed you in the womb; I set you apart before you were born, I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

Abortion is sin, the murder of the innocent is sin, and all who participate either first hand or by the shame of silence are committing sin.

Isaiah 28:15 “ For you said, “We have cut a deal with Death, and we have made an agreement with “Shoel; when the overwhelming scourge passes through it will not touch us.”

To give your money to a group or charitable cause that promotes abortion thru one of its agencies is willful cooperation and sin

For trouble in judging if it is appropriate to support abortion you can use this scripture to decide,  Amos 3:3 “Can two walk together, unless they are in agreement?”


“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

A Christian who declares that homosexuality is sin, is immediately marginalized and shoved into a corner as a bigot or promoter of hatred.

To accept and  promote homosexuality from the pulpit is sin, to embrace and encourage anyone who practices such an act needs to reevaluate the teachings of the Holy Spirit and repent of their foolishness.

All of those who have taken up the banner of “rights” for the Gay Lesbian Transgender movement are either committing sin by participation in the act, or in a sin by the promoting of the act.

The book of Romans addresses this one, Romans 1:32 “Although they know full well Gods just sentence--- that those who practice such things deserve to die----they not only do them, but even applaud others who practice them.”

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

For a nation to have the power to stop the persecution of Christians in the middle east, and refuse to do so, is sin.
We were called Christians first because of our love for one another.
John 13:34-35 “I give a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you must also love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
They were told to love each other, as followers of Christ.

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

For anyone to declare that the most beautiful thing that he has ever heard is the Arabic call to prayer, is questionable in the very least.

Has this man never read the 23 Psalm or the 1st Chapter of the Book of John, the story of the Crucifixion the burial and the empty tomb, or the teachings of Paul in regards to the resurrection of the Saints?

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

To allow the openly gay Bishop of the Episcopal Church Gene Edwards to utter the closing prayer in the 2015 Whitehouse Easter  Prayer Breakfast is heretical, and shamefully sinful.
Think not, then read Ephesians 5:5and 11 :For know and recognize this: Every sexually immoral or impure or greedy person, who is an idolater, does not have an inheritance in the kingdom of the Messiah and of God.” “Don’t participate in the fruitless works of darkness, instead expose them.”

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

To stir up racial strife, by bending fact, is sinful.
Judging this one is easy, Ephesians 6:9 “And Masters, treat your servants the same way, without threatening them, because you know that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no favoritism with Him.”

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

To go around the globe proclaiming that Islam is the ‘religion of peace’ is sin. How could anyone say that  Islam is ‘peaceful’ when so much  that is seen of Islam is violence?
The prophet doesn’t promise peace but he does promise war, rape, plunder, murder, and slavery.
The Word of God promises a true peace, you can read and judge in  John 14:27 “ Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful.”

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

To wear a ring that declares “Shahada” is sin.
“Shahada” is one part of the pillars of Islam that declares that “Allah is god”.
The Holy Scripture declares the name of God and it is can be found in Isaiah 42:8 “I am Yahweh, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another or My praise to idols.”


“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

To openly declare that there are many ways to heaven is sin.
John: 14:6 " I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man comes to the Father except through Me."

To declare that “Allah is god, and he is too wise to share his glory with another is sin.”
Jesus said in John 10:30 “I and the Father are one.”

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

To reinterpret hate speech to include the truth of the gospel of Christ is sin.
All Christians have been called to proclaim the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world.
Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is Gods power for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jews, and also to the Greeks. For in it Gods righteousness is revealed from faith to faith, just as it is written; the righteous will live by faith.”


“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

To ignore from the pulpit the abhorrence of sexually active cohabitation is sin.
Why is the topic ignored when scripture is so clear? 1 Corinthians 6:18 “Run from sexual immorality! “Every sin a person can commits is outside the body.”  On the contrary, the person who is sexually immoral sins against his own body. Don’t you know that your body is the sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you, who you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bough with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body.”

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

To promote man based upon what that man or woman is willing to offer you , is sin.
Romans 1:11 “There is no favoritism with God.”

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

To twist scripture to please the ear of your followers is sin.
2 Timothy 4:3-4 “For the time will come when they will not tolerate sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, will multiply teachers for themselves because they have an itch to hear something new. They will turn away from the truth and will turn aside to myths.”


“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

To teach that the Lord does not hate sin in the life of His child and that there is nothing that can be done to cause Him to look away is not at all true.
Proverbs 6:16-19 “The Lord hates six things; in fact, seven are detestable to Him: arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that plots wicked schemes, feet eager to run to evil, a lying witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up trouble among brothers..”

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

To make the best of friends with the unsaved is unwise at best .

Psalms 1:1 “How happy is the man who does not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path of sinners or join a group of mockers!”

To know more of current trends, fashion, sports figures, and entertainment options, is very irresponsible indeed. Contrary to what the world says about being heavenly minded, the Word says for us to “Set you minds on what is above, not on what is on the earth.” Colossians 3:2

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24


To declare the truth by using the Word of God as your standard and as your defense, is the only way that the true Church will survive in these coming days.

Determine in your heart, to take a stand , use your voice and declare that there is One who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
2 Timothy 2:15 “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth. But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.”

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

The lack of righteous judgment will bring failure and allow the wickedness that abounds to continue to gain ground in the battle for your family, and your very soul.

James 1:5-6 “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith without doubting.”

Matthew 16:26 “What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world yet loses his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his own soul?”

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.”

Ephesians 6:13 “This is why you must take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take you stand.”

“Stop judging according to outward  appearances, rather judge according to righteous judgment.” John 7:24

These obviously are only a few of the things that folks are afraid to make judgment on because they haven’t been taught the whole truth of the Word.

It is our prayer that all of us will prepare ourselves with an honest knowledge of the word of God, and to be prepared to defend the defenseless, and to honor the noble by using proper judgment based solely upon the truths of Holy Scripture.