Judging Not? Article Question

[GodHeals]

Hi,

Are we to judge non-Christians too?
It seems we wouldn’t, since they aren’t desiring to follow Christ. But then how does that verse in context make sense with the following verse?

Maybe the difference is judging behavior on earth in the first set of verses and the second set of verses has to do with the Body of Christ being partakers in Jesus Christ’s final judgement of all creation, including Angels (and Demons?)? But that wouldn’t make sense because we are all going to be judged in a final judgement too?

I need to learn more on judgement. I know there are two judgements, particular? and general? Just not sure how they fit with these verses.

God Bless You!
Brian

Paul, too, exhorted right judgment of other Christians: “For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? God judges those outside. Drive out the wicked person from among you” (1 Cor. 5:12-13).

Also, “Do you not know that the saints * will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, matters pertaining to this life!…Shun immorality” (1 Cor. 6:2-18).
catholic.com/magazine/articles/judge-not*

 

[yellow8yellowM]

Hi,

Are we to judge non-Christians too?
It seems we wouldn’t, since they aren’t desiring to follow Christ. But then how does that verse in context make sense with the following verse?

Maybe the difference is judging behavior on earth in the first set of verses and the second set of verses has to do with the Body of Christ being partakers in Jesus Christ’s final judgement of all creation, including Angels (and Demons?)? But that wouldn’t make sense because we are all going to be judged in a final judgement too?

I need to learn more on judgement. I know there are two judgements, particular? and general? Just not sure how they fit with these verses.

God Bless You!
Brian

We are to judge non-Christians differently than our fellow Catholics or fellow Christians. Everybody is bound by the natural law: murder, rape, theft, etc. Catholics are bound by much more. If your Buddhist friend does not attend Mass on Sundays, it would not be appropriate to reprimand him for it, even charitably. But if you see him robbing a 7-Eleven you probably ought to speak up.

1 Cor. 5:12-13

Paul was specifically telling the Christians in Corinth to disassociate themselves from the Christians among them who were living immorally. He said that if they were to to distance themselves from all immoral people in the world it would be impossible.

1 Cor. 6:2-18

Paul is basically saying that if Christians have grievances amongst themselves, they should settle it amongst themselves instead of letting the Romans judge them.

I read the Catholic Answers tract that you linked. It seemed very comprehensive and well-written. What in it do you think is missing or lacking?

 

[GodHeals]

We are to judge non-Christians differently than our fellow Catholics or fellow Christians. Everybody is bound by the natural law: murder, rape, theft, etc. Catholics are bound by much more. If your Buddhist friend does not attend Mass on Sundays, it would not be appropriate to reprimand him for it, even charitably. But if you see him robbing a 7-Eleven you probably ought to speak up.

Paul was specifically telling the Christians in Corinth to disassociate themselves from the Christians among them who were living immorally. He said that if they were to to distance themselves from all immoral people in the world it would be impossible.

Paul is basically saying that if Christians have grievances amongst themselves, they should settle it amongst themselves instead of letting the Romans judge them.

I read the Catholic Answers tract that you linked. It seemed very comprehensive and well-written. What in it do you think is missing or lacking?

Are we to judge non-Christians too… one verse says yes, and even Angels, and the other no…

Side question, what could it mean that we will even judge Angels?

 

[yellow8yellowM]

Are we to judge non-Christians too… one verse says yes, and even Angels, and the other no…

Side question, what could it mean that we will even judge Angels?

Does my response below make sense?

We are to judge non-Christians differently than our fellow Catholics or fellow Christians. Everybody is bound by the natural law: murder, rape, theft, etc. Catholics are bound by much more. If your Buddhist friend does not attend Mass on Sundays, it would not be appropriate to reprimand him for it, even charitably. But if you see him robbing a 7-Eleven you probably ought to speak up.

 

[GodHeals]

Does my response below make sense?

We are to judge non-Christians differently than our fellow Catholics or fellow Christians. Everybody is bound by the natural law: murder, rape, theft, etc. Catholics are bound by much more. If your Buddhist friend does not attend Mass on Sundays, it would not be appropriate to reprimand him for it, even charitably. But if you see him robbing a 7-Eleven you probably ought to speak up.

It seems the first set of verses are talking about judging Christians (Catholics on MORAL? - Eternal, Natural, Divine, Ecclesial and Civil Law). And the second, judging “the world” on basic moral and natural law.

Why are we judging the world, and Angels, because we are in Christ? I am not sure…

Paul, too, exhorted right judgment of other Christians: “For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? God judges those outside. Drive out the wicked person from among you” (1 Cor. 5:12-13).

Also, “Do you not know that the saints * will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, matters pertaining to this life!…Shun immorality” (1 Cor. 6:2-18).
catholic.com/magazine/articles/judge-not*