10/12/20 THE ONE ANOTHER’S IN THE NT #5 — Romans 14:13 (CSB) Therefore, let us no longer judge one another. Instead decide never to put a stumbling block or pitfall in the way of your brother or sister.

The NT Greek word for “judge” also means to criticize or condemn. It’s a fine line of sorts, since the NT clearly commands believers to hold each other accountable. But it is definitely God’s prerogative to evaluate the behavior and service of His servants, NOT ours. And when we point out our favorite sin in the life of another believer, we may very well have put a “stumbling block or pitfall” in front of them, distracting them from following Jesus—The Way, The Truth and The Life. We can and must do better than that.