We hate judgmentalism, fault-finding, condemnation, and endless criticism, and yet we all find ourselves having judgemental attitudes. So what is the way out from this profoundly unattractive trait? Jesus seems to suggest that a culture that turns its back on him will become increasingly judgemental, while one that welcomes him will become increasingly merciful.
“Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.
6 “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.
