What does it mean to judge someone? A person recently told me that Christians are to be fruit inspectors. They were undoubtedly referring to Matthew 7:20. When Jesus said by their fruits you shall know them.
Looking at the context of Jesus's comment we learn he is talking about doing God's will. If someone says they belong to God but do not live out God's will, the person does not belong to God (Romans 6:6-7; 1 John 3:6).
But we get into trouble when we base our fruit inspection on our own persuasions and opinions, and not on God's direct commandments.
