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Judge Not
Students may read Luke 6:37-42
Jesus knew his disciples might be tempted to judge people. But that was not what they were called to do. He said, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Jesus also said, “Why do you see the mote that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the beam that is in your own eye?” “First take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the mote out of your brother’s eye.” This teaching is part of what became known as the Sermon on the Mount.
Discussion Questions
Jesus wanted his apostles to be merciful rather than judgmental toward people. What was Jesus saying when he spoke about the mote and beam? A mote is a speck of dust, and a beam is a log. Why is it important to see ourselves clearly?
