The Bible is a remarkable source of inspiration, offering stories and teachings emphasizing love, perseverance, and triumph over challenges with wisdom that transcends religious boundaries, appealing to people of all beliefs.
Drawing from this, we've thoughtfully curated 52 Bible verses centered on not judging others, accompanied by 7 thought-provoking quotes, aiming to inspire empathy and fortitude in our journey through life.
"Judge not, that you be not judged."
- Matthew 7:1
"Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things."
- Romans 2:1
"But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ."
- Romans 14:10
"Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way."
- Romans 14:13
"Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge."
- James 4:11
"Who are you to judge another’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stands."
- Romans 14:4
"Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door!"
- James 5:9
"But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'"
- 1 Samuel 16:7
"For we know Him who said, 'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,' says the Lord. And again, 'The Lord will judge His people.'"
- Hebrews 10:30
"But with me, it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself."
- 1 Corinthians 4:3
"But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses."
- Mark 11:26
"Who are you to judge another’s servant? To his own master, he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand."
- Romans 14:4
"So then each of us shall give account of himself to God."
- Romans 14:12
"Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way."
- Romans 14:13
"Therefore, judge nothing before the time until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God."
-1 Corinthians 4:5
"Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful."
- Luke 6:36
"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."
- Matthew 6:14
"And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses."
- Mark 11:25
"For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment."
- James 2:13
"Bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do."
- Colossians 3:13
"For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
- Luke 14:11
"Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall."
- 1 Corinthians 10:12
"But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another."
- Galatians 6:4
"Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself."
- Philippians 2:3
"But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'"
- 1 Samuel 16:7
"For we know Him who said, 'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,' says the Lord. And again, 'The Lord will judge His people.'"
- Hebrews 10:30
"But with me, it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself."
- 1 Corinthians 4:3
"Who are you to judge another’s servant? To his own master, he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand."
- Romans 14:4
"So then each of us shall give account of himself to God."
- Romans 14:12
"Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way."
- Romans 14:13
"Therefore, judge nothing before the time until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God."
- 1 Corinthians 4:5
"Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
- 1 Samuel 16:7
"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge with righteous judgment."
- John 7:24
"My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality."
- James 2:1
"For there is no partiality with God."
- Romans 2:11
"Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment."
- John 7:24
"You shall do no injustice in judgment. You shall not be partial to the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty. In righteousness, you shall judge your neighbor."
- Leviticus 19:15
"Do not be deceived: 'Evil company corrupts good habits.'"
- 1 Corinthians 15:33
"You are not your past; you are what you make of yourself today."
- Lisa Messenger
"When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself."
- Wayne Dyer
"There is so little good in us that when we see it in another, we are inspired by it."
- François de La Rochefoucauld
"You can't judge someone based on who you think they are. All you can do is believe in them."
- Koyomi Araragi
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged."
- Jesus Christ
"Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again."
- Nelson Mandela
"When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself."
- Wayne Dyer
"For if anyone thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself."
- Galatians 6:3
"And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but do not consider the plank in your own eye?"
- Matthew 7:3
"Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven."
- Luke 6:37
In a world where judgment can be all too common, these Bible verses remind us of the importance of not judging others. The scriptures encourage us to show mercy, forgiveness, and humility, understanding God is the ultimate judge. Let us strive to see beyond appearances, embrace empathy, and build a more compassionate and understanding community where love and kindness prevail.
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