Righteous Judgment

Preview: There are two judgments mentioned in the Bible. One is righteous judgment and the other is condemning a brother or brethren. The latter is strictly forbidden, but very much practiced. Righteous judgment is a deciding between two, or judging a matter in a righteous way without partiality.


Scripture Reading: Romans 14:1-10.

Memory Verse: John 7:24.

1. By what standard should we judge our fellowman? John 7:24.
2. Should we go to civil court with our brethren? Expand.  Corinthians 6:1.
3. How great a matter should saints judge? I Corinthians 6:2.
4. Will we judge the life of angels? ExpIain. Corinthians 6:3.
5. Should the members pass judgment on the disobedient? Explain. I Corinthians 5:11-12.
6. Do the members have authority to put away a wicked person? Discuss. I Corinthians 5:13.
7. Is it a shame and a disgrace for members to judge? Discuss. I Corinthians 6:5.
8. Is it wise and saintly for the brethren to go to civil court? Discuss. Corinthians 6:6-8.
9. Will the unrighteous enter the Kingdom of Heaven? I Corinthians 6:9.
10. Can unrighteousness commend righteousness? Why or why not? Romans 3:5-6.
Note: Paul stressed the thought that righteousness makes naked the lie. Without something genuine, there can be no counterfeit. Let us judge righteous judgments. We have that authority.