MEMORY VERSE
Who said the memory verse?
Jesus.
Where is the teaching about judging found?
Matthew 7:1–5
Instead of judging, we should ______ ______.
show mercy
Who is your “neighbor”?
Anyone around you—friends, classmates, family, even strangers.
If a classmate makes a mistake. What should you do?
Encourage, help, show kindness.
Complete the verse: “Do not judge, or you too will be ______.
Judged
What does Galatians 5:14 tell us to do?
Love your neighbor as yourself.
Name two fruits of the Spirit that helps us avoid judging.
Love, kindness, patience, etc.
How would you want to be treated if you made a mistake?
With kindness and forgiveness.
Why does Jesus want us to examine our own hearts before judging others?
Because we all sin, we need forgiveness, and only God is the true Judge.
What is the memory verse?
Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Matthew 7:1
What does Luke 3: 36 say?
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Why does judging hurt our reputation as children of God?
It shows lack of love and mercy.
If you hear gossip about someone, what action shows love?
Refusing to spread it and stopping it.
What should we do instead?
Love.
Show mercy.
Forgive.
Encourage
Why did Jesus use the speck and plank illustration?
To show how foolish it is to judge others while ignoring our own sins.
What attitude should we have before correcting someone?
Humility.
How does judging hurt your witness as a child of God?
It damages your reputation and does not reflect Christ’s love.