What does Jesus really mean when He says, “Do not judge”? In Matthew 7:1–12, Jesus gives us a picture of what it looks like to live with both grace and truth. In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Adam explains that following Jesus doesn’t mean avoiding correction or pretending there is no right and wrong. Instead, it means checking our own hearts first and learning to speak truth without treating ourselves as better than someone else.
The message explores several practical lessons from Jesus’ teaching: you can believe someone is wrong without believing you’re better than them; correction is sometimes necessary, but the order matters; discernment means recognizing when a conversation is going nowhere; and wisdom comes from asking God for the guidance we need. Pastor Adam encourages us to listen not only to the people around us but also to the voice of the Holy Spirit as we navigate everyday relationships and conversations.
Ultimately, Jesus calls His followers to let people experience God’s love through them. The greatest kingdom impact NewHope can have doesn’t happen only when we gather on Sunday—it happens when we leave and carry the presence, grace, truth, and love of Jesus into our homes, workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and everyday conversations. Watch the full message and consider how God might want to use you this week.