Why do people misquote and misuse this scripture as an example of trying to tell people you can not judge others? It's ridiculous!
The scripture doesn't say, DO NOT JUDGE. It only says you will be judged. And Jesus further elaborates to finish this sentence I belive, by stating you will be judged "in the same manner."
All it's really saying is you're going to judged as you judge others, so be careful how you judge people.
Judge not, lest ye be judged: is that not scriptural?
Thank You! One of my pet peeves. Of course those that just mindlessly tout the "judge not..." mantra never really think it out. Every day, all day long, we make judgments. Product A is made better than B. Person A works better/harder/smarter than person B. School A is better than school B. And on and on.
"Attention employees: We will not be giving out any bonuses or raises, since to do so, we would have to judge your work performance, and the Sermon on the Mount says not to judge others...."