Tag Archives: Matthew 7:1

A Favorite (Frequently Misunderstood) Bible Verse

Posted on October 7, 2023 by salooper57

It has been said that the most quoted verse in the Bible is no longer John 3:16 but instead Matthew 7:1: “Judge not, lest ye be judged.” That is not surprising. Personal freedom is the touchstone of the era. Everyone … Continue reading →

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Churches as Contempt-free and Condemnation-free Zones

Posted on January 27, 2018 by salooper57

It is generally acknowledged that our society has become increasingly mean-spirited. Unless today’s politician is chronically incensed and habitually scornful, no one will take him or her seriously. The so-called “liberal elite” are famously contemptuous: that conservatives are morally-challenged dimwits … Continue reading →

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