What does “Judge not” really mean—and have we been using the words of Jesus incorrectly? Many people believe Jesus was saying that no one should ever identify sin, confront destructive choices, establish healthy boundaries, or hold another person accountable. But that is not what Christ taught. When Jesus said, “Judge not, that you be not judged,” He was warning us about correcting other people without first examining ourselves. He described someone focused on a tiny speck in