Bible Questions Answered:
Here are two scriptures that say the opposite things.
Luke 6:37 and I Corinthians 2:14-15 which one are we to believe?
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Bible Answer:
Luke 6:37 KJV
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
I Corinthians 2:14-15 KJV
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
When we take the time to look at the original words, we will plainly see that there is no disagreement.
In one case we are talking about the “spiritual man,” and in the other “the natural man.”
Luke 6:37 KJV
Judge* not, and ye shall not be judged*: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
*Judged-Greek-Krino (Kree-no): Prop. To distinguish, i.e. decide (mentally or judicially); by implication to try, condemn, punish:-avenge, conclude, condemn, damn, decree, determine, esteem, judge, go to ((sue at the( law, ordain, call in question, sentence to, think.
As Christians, we are “not,” to condemn others!
Romans 12:19 KJV (Isaiah 63:4)
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
“No,” Christian can claim this verse in his wrath! And why is that...this verse plainly tells us “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Vengeance, judgment, belongs to the sovereign Lord!
Matthew 5:39 KJV (Jesus)
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Divine Law of Reciprocity.
Luke 6:31 KJV
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
Our second verse:
I Corinthians 2:14-15 KJV
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15 But he that is spiritual judgeth* all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
*Judgeth-Greek-Anakrino (An-ak-ree-no): To scrutinize, i.e. (by Implication) investigate, interrogate, determine: ask, question, discern, examine, judge, search.
A spiritual person, has divine “spiritual judgment” (insight-discernment), by the Holy Spirit, not to condemn, or to sentence an individual, but to discern, to be aware of men and events, whether they be of God or not. And that discernment (judgment of knowing), comes by the Word of God, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
A spiritual man has God given insight-discernment, whereas the natural man cannot understand the things of God. He cannot know (judge, or know) the spiritual man, or the things he believes or does.
Psalm 92:6 KJV
A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.
Micah 4:12 KJV
But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand they His counsel..."
Matthew 13:13 KJV
Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
Acts 28:27 KJV
For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
The righteous are not called to “condemn- or sentence individuals,” but we are called to be aware. We are to “know,” whether they be of God or not.
I Kings 3:9 KJV (Prayer of Solomon.)
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
Isaiah 11:1-4 KJV (Jesus Christ)
1 And there shall come forth a Rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:
2 And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;
3 And shall make Him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and He shall not judge after the sight of His eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of His ears:
4 But with righteousness shall He judge...
The gifts of the Spirit for God's children are...(I Corinthians 12:1-11).
The Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge, ...Discernment, etc.
Hebrews 5:14 NLT
Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong.
