Some Key Words (6/8/00)

Without excuse (anapologetos [379]):

without defense or excuse, that which cannot be defended, inexcusable; indefensible

Judge (krino [2919]):

to divide, separate, make a distinction, come to a decision, to try in a judicial manner, to pass sentence, give one's opinion in a private matter, discern, form a mental judgement or opinion, to think, esteem, to judge properly, to adjudge to punishment, condemn, to furnish matter or occasion for condemnation, to be judged, called to judgement or called into question, to be judged; to separate, put asunder, select, choose, to approve, esteem, prefer, to be of an opinion, deem, think, to determine, resolve, decree, to judge, to pronounce judgement, to rule, preside over a decision, to contend together, to dispute, to go to law; to distinguish, decide, try, condemn, punish

Condemn (katakrino [2632]):

to judge against, to pronounce sentence against, condemn, adjudge to punishment, to prove worthy of condemnation, to punish, weaken, repress; to judge worthy of punishment, by one's good example to render another's wickedness more evident; to sentence

Practice (prasso [4238]):

to make, perform, do good, do evil, bad practice or behavior; to exercise, be busy with, carry on, do, to accomplish, perform, perpetrate, to manage public affairs, to act; perform repeatedly or habitually, to accomplish or execute

Rightly falls (aletheia [225]):

the unveiled reality, appearance in accord with essence, in opposition to falsehood, in opposition to symbols, integrity; what is true in any matter, fact, what is true as regards God, and man's relation to Him, the truth of Christian faith, personal excellence, a mind free of pretence; truth

(kata [2596]):

down from, down upon, motion from a higher to a lower place, motion towards or through, the object toward which anything tends, in respect to, aim or purpose; down from, according to, toward; down in place or time

Escape (ekpheugo [1628]):

to flee out of, seek safety in flight; to flee

 

Paraphrase: (6/8/00)

1 So, whenever you judge another you leave yourself with no excuse, for what you condemn in others is the very thing you yourself do. 2 And we know that these things bring God's righteous judgement on their practitioners. 3 What are you thinking? That judging the wrong of another will somehow excuse you for doing the same wrong?

Key Verse: (6/8/00)

2:1 - We judge others instead of ourselves for our faults, leaving ourselves unexcused.

People Mentioned: (6/9/00)

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Some Parallel Verses (6/9/00)

2:1

 Ro 1:20 - Since God has revealed Himself in His creation, we are without excuse. Lk 12:14 - Jesus asks the man who appointed Him as judge over him. Ro 9:20 - Who are we - as mere men - to question God's ways? 2Sa 12:5-7 - David judged himself in giving his decision on Nathan's case. Mt 7:1-2 - We are warned that in judging we open ourselves to judgement in kind. Lk 6:37 - If we refrain from judging and condemning, choosing to pardon instead, so it will be done for us. Ro 14:22 - If in our convictions we don't wind up approving things that condemn us, we will be happy.

2:2
2:3

Lk 12:14, Ro 9:20 - see above in 2:1.

 

New Thoughts (6/9/00)

How many times have I seen this idea proved in my own life? It's so true that the things that really bug us about those we deal with are the things we ought to be dealing with ourselves on. We know our ways aren't up to snuff, but we can gloss that over in ourselves. It's the other folks we can't get past it in. How much I need to look to my own house, to get my own attitudes and behaviors in line with my own beliefs. Especially as I try to instill proper values and behaviors in my daughter - how, if my own example doesn't fit what I ask of her? Oh God, You know me so well. And I know You have been on the move once again to answer my prayers quickly. I thank You. This pride, this arrogance, this need to be right at all costs, it has to go. You know it, I know it, doubtless everybody around me knows it. Lord, I need that servant's heart, that willingness to put others' needs ahead of my own. I need humility. Come, Lord. Do as You must to free me of these chains of attitude. Forgive me, oh God, for taking so long to seek Your help. Free me.