N13
We are to repent of our own sin before seeking to correct our neighbor.
Category: Neighbours & Brothers
Type: Positive
Form: Explicit
Source dataset: Old Testament
Uniqueness: Unique
Classical commandment: No
New Covenant Literal Application
Applies to Person Categories: Everyone
Literal Application: mandated
More explanation about New Covenant Literal Application
The New Covenant Literal Application Code (NCLA) is an interpretive guide used by the authors to indicate which person categories a mitzvah applies to, and at what level of literal compliance.
It combines person categories such as Jewish, K'rov Yisrael, and Gentile, together with male/female distinctions and an application level such as mandated, recommended, optional, or prohibited.
This code reflects the authors' interpretive opinion and is provided for prayerful consideration. On this page, the technical code is summarized into plain language to help new readers understand it more easily.
Detailed codes: GFm - Gentile female, mandated | GMm - Gentile male, mandated | JFm - Jewish female, mandated | JMm - Jewish male, mandated | KFm - K'rovat Yisrael female, mandated | KMm - K'rov Yisrael male, mandated
Bible references
Key NT Scriptures
- Galatians 6:1
- Luke 6:41-42
- Matthew 7:3-5
- 2 Timothy 2:23-26
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Commentary
Rabbi Michael Rudolph
The term "hypocrite" is often applied to persons who seek to correct others while being in significant fault themselves. According to Galatians 6:1 , it is right for us to correct a brother who is caught doing something sinful, provided that we do so " in a spirit of humility, keeping an eye on [ourselves] so that [we] won't be tempted too. " A key aspect of humility is our willingness to judge our own conduct against what is taught in Scripture, and especially before seeking to correct our neighbor's. Notice that I said "correct" and not "judge" when our neighbor is not a brother or sister believer. Passing judgment is authoritative, and goes further than merely seeking to correct. According to 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 , believers are authorized to judge one other, but are not to judge those outside the body of believers: For what business is it of mine to judge outsiders? Isn't it those who are part of the community that you should be judging? God will judge those who are outside. Just expel the evildoer from among yourselves.
Classical commentators
This Mitzvah is not addressed by any of the classical commentators.
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Drawings
Artist: Jenske Visser
Short Movies
Above Reproach Ministry - 8 Things people get wrong about Matthew 7:1-5
LCBC Students - Does the Bible say Don’t Judge Others?
Step 1) Selfreflection Step 2) Remember the gospel Step 3) Grace in compassion
Sermons
Allen Parr - Are Christians Allowed to Judge?
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