The lecture discusses the sin of judgment and how it is one of the most widespread sins among people, as a person tends to judge others quickly and harshly without knowing the complete truth. Pope Shenouda III explains that judgment does not come alone, but is accompanied by other sins such as harshness, lack of love, lying, and injustice.
He explains that a person often exceeds his limits when judging the intentions and inner thoughts of people, while these matters are known only by God alone. He also warns against collective judgment, such as judging an entire people, family, or society, because every person has his own personality and responsibility.
The Coptic Orthodox spiritual teaching confirms that the true cure for judgment is love, compassion, and mercy, and that a person should be occupied with his own sins instead of following the mistakes of others. Whenever a person remembers his weakness and falls, he becomes more humble and less harsh toward others.
Pope Shenouda III also presents the example of the Lord Christ, who did not come to judge the world but to save it, as He looked at the good aspects in people even those whom society condemned, such as tax collectors, Samaritans, and sinners, and He called everyone to repentance and love.
The lecture explains that judgment may turn into a habit and nature within a person, so that all his speech becomes about the mistakes and stories of people. Therefore, it advises avoiding conversations that speak badly about others and replacing them with spiritual and constructive discussions.
Pope Shenouda III also explains the example of the “speck and the beam,” clarifying that a person examines the small mistakes of others while ignoring his own great sins, and this indicates pride, hypocrisy, and lack of love.
The lecture confirms that the true spiritual person is the one who has compassion on the fallen and prays for them instead of judging them, always placing before him the saying of the Lord Christ: “I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.”
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The Sermon on the Mount – Do Not Judge, Lest You Be Judged, Part 2
The lecture discusses the sin of judgment and how it is one of the most widespread sins among people, as a person tends to judge others quickly and harshly without knowing the complete truth. Pope Shenouda III explains that judgment does not come alone, but is accompanied by other sins such as harshness, lack of love, lying, and injustice.
He explains that a person often exceeds his limits when judging the intentions and inner thoughts of people, while these matters are known only by God alone. He also warns against collective judgment, such as judging an entire people, family, or society, because every person has his own personality and responsibility.
The Coptic Orthodox spiritual teaching confirms that the true cure for judgment is love, compassion, and mercy, and that a person should be occupied with his own sins instead of following the mistakes of others. Whenever a person remembers his weakness and falls, he becomes more humble and less harsh toward others.
Pope Shenouda III also presents the example of the Lord Christ, who did not come to judge the world but to save it, as He looked at the good aspects in people even those whom society condemned, such as tax collectors, Samaritans, and sinners, and He called everyone to repentance and love.
The lecture explains that judgment may turn into a habit and nature within a person, so that all his speech becomes about the mistakes and stories of people. Therefore, it advises avoiding conversations that speak badly about others and replacing them with spiritual and constructive discussions.
Pope Shenouda III also explains the example of the “speck and the beam,” clarifying that a person examines the small mistakes of others while ignoring his own great sins, and this indicates pride, hypocrisy, and lack of love.
The lecture confirms that the true spiritual person is the one who has compassion on the fallen and prays for them instead of judging them, always placing before him the saying of the Lord Christ: “I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.”
“For better translation support, please contact the center.”