Romans 2:1-3
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. 2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. 3 And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God.
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. 2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. 3 And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God.
When we condemn others without looking at where we stand in the same faults with God, the judgment that condemns lies squarely on ourselves. God judges and condemns truly, so when we condemn others beyond mere discernment of right and wrong, we cannot escape God’s disfavor. We all face judgment apart from the justifying grace of God in Christ; we are no better than others, and so must smite the mite of dust in our own vision to see clearly enough to help (not condemn) another we discern to be at odds with God.
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