Who Made Me Judge?

Let’s Be Real

I’ll be honest this is a big one for me. I often catch myself judging people. Sometimes it’s internal a quiet, smug dismissal. Other times, it slips out in conversations. It usually happens when someone’s values, opinions, or beliefs don’t align with mine. And it’s easy to get consumed by it, almost like it validates my own way of living.

But recently, I’ve had to ask myself: Who made me judge?

Christians and the Quick Trigger of Judgment

As Christians, we can be the quickest to cast stones. We carry the Bible in one hand and a measuring stick in the other. We look at the world around us and label everything as wrong or unholy, forgetting the very grace that saved us.

There’s this unspoken superiority complex like because we know the “truth,” we are automatically better. But that’s not how Jesus operated.

Heaven’s Judgment Isn’t Earth’s System

We forget that the laws of earth do not apply to the judgment of heaven. The greatest sin mentioned in the Bible isn’t murder, theft, or adultery it’s blasphemy. Yet many of us wouldn’t hesitate to look down on someone who’s had an abortion, is part of the LGBTQ+ community, or struggles with addiction while we ourselves lie, gossip, cheat, or carry envy. We call others sinners, forgetting that we too fall short, often daily.

Our justice system ranks sins, but God looks at the heart.

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or physical stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the hearts.”  – 1 Samuel 16:7 (NKJV)

Selective Morality and the Commandments

We use the Ten Commandments as a moral guide, but we pick and choose which ones to uphold depending on what suits us.

We condemn the murderer, forgetting that Jesus said hate in the heart is as serious as killing someone (Matthew 5:21-22).
We judge the adulterer, forgetting that lust alone is adultery in the heart (Matthew 5:28).

But Why Do I Still Judge?

Here’s the thing: Even after reflecting on all of this even after understanding that judgment isn’t mine to give I still find myself doing it.

Why do I keep judging people? And how do I stop?

I didn’t get a clear-cut answer. But I remembered something important: We’re human. And we were born into a world stained by original sin. We’re wired to wrestle with the flesh.

So maybe the question isn’t “Why do I judge?” but “What do I do with that judgment once it shows up?”

Let’s Be Honest About the Process

Do I let it fester into hate, jealousy, or pride? Or do I acknowledge it, confess it, check my heart and move forward with grace? Because maybe it’s not about never having those judgmental thoughts. Maybe it’s about making sure they don’t take root and grow into something ugly.

We mock the thief, while quietly cheating on our taxes or stretching the truth when it benefits us.

Judgment Isn’t Our Job

This isn’t me saying we should compromise on truth or righteousness. But it is me saying that judgment is not our job.

Correction can come with humility.
Accountability can be offered in love.
But condemnation? That’s never been our assignment.

A Daily Choice to See Through Grace

Before I judge someone else, I need to remember the grace that was extended to me.
Before I label someone, I need to reflect on the many times God patiently corrected me.
Before I let pride convince me that I’m “better,” I need to remember:

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” – Romans 3:23

So, Who Made Me Judge?

Today, I’m choosing to unclench my fists and open my hands. To look at others the way Christ looked at me flawed, but worth redeeming. To fight the urge to judge, and when I fail, to respond with humility and love.

Because truly…
Who made me judge?