To Judge (Krino), means to separate, choose, select, or determine. This particular word has several meanings that must be decided from the context.

As Christians we must learn the difference between being judgmental of someone’s life verses being discerning and examining a fellow believer’s life for encouragement, comfort, and correction.

When we have the wrong view of God we automatically have a distorted view of ourselves and others.

Speck (karphos) is not a tiny piece of dust or soot but a small stalk or twig, or possibly a splinter, though small in comparison to a plank or log.

The very nature of self-righteousness is to justify self and condemn others.

First we confess our own sin, asking God to cleanse us. Then once our sin is removed we will be able to see our brother’s sin more clearly in order to help him.