The Salvation Army Colfax Service Center

Join us as we begin our new sermon series called, "Renewing Not Redoing"! What does the Lord have in store for us... Join us to find out. @1030am Sunday Also on Facebook live at the same date and time.

Join us (Sunday Jan 31st), as Cpt. Irene Castro shares the importance of Rejoicing always! Service is at 10:30am Livestream can be found at; "The Salvation Army of Auburn CA", our Facebook page.

DON’T JUDGE ME! Matthew 7:1-2, (HCSB). Do not judge, so that you won’t be judged. For with the judgment you use, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you These verses are used against believers, (followers of Christ) all the time, and sometimes it is even used toward believers by believers. The fact is, these verses do not condone the sin you did, or the sin you are doing, or about to do! Let me explain... Not long ago a celebrity quoted these verses to help her in her attempt to prove her opinion that people should be tolerant of all kinds of aberrant (bad, unrighteous, etc.) behavior. Often when believers take a stand against aberrant behavior, or sin if you will be so bold, the ones doing the wrong throw these verses back in their faces. Your own Bible says that you’re not supposed to judge!.but they are way out of context when they say this. The Verses we read in Matthew 7:1-2 do not dismiss the fact and need for critical thinking or making discerning judgments. Other places in the New Testament tell us to expose false teachings, admonish others when they need it, and even exercise church discipline in cases of sinful behavior. Clearly we must make some judgments. The point is that we are not to have an attitude that is consistently condemning and critical, for that is not an attitude of love. We are not to attempt to take God’s place as judge. It may seem like a fine line, but believers can take a stand against sin without being judgmental toward the sinners. Christ has set us free to serve him with joy. Therefore, we can be discerning about sin without having a critical spirit Take a stand for Christ in this dark world, it is not easy, but through Him we can do anything. BE BRAVE!