
May 17 & 18, 2025 - Pastor Reese Carlson
Sermon Series: Matthew: The King and His Kingdom
“Don’t Judge”
Matthew 7:1-5
Kingdom Citizens hold one another accountable with
Judgement Reveals:
- The Absence of
“For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” —James 2:13
Kingdom Citizens
- The Absence of
“If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.” —Proverbs 18:13
Kingdom Citizens choose
When tempted to judge:
What might I not know about this person’s burden, story, or soul?
What might be a reason for this behavior that I currently cannot see?
Prayer: Lord, You know. I do not. Teach me to love in the dark.
The greater our
“Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” —John 7:24
- The Absence of
Kingdom Citizens reflect
“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts!
And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” —Psalm 139:23-24
For next week: read Matthew 7:6-12