Go ahead, you be the judge

You've heard it before, "Don't judge me" or "You're being judgmental" from someone before. The usual answer from someone when the issue you're discussing is sin and they are backed into a corner and know they're in the wrong. Sometimes the instance is not always an honest biblical discussion on sin and in that case they are correct. But, with the Bible as a final authority, you need to know that there is an honest difference between being judgmental (in a negative sense) and holding to the truth and not moving from it.

First, the scriptures :

[1]1 Timothy 5:20 - Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
[2]2 Timothy 4:2 - Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
[3]Titus 1:13 - This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in faith;
[4]Titus 2:15 - These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
[5]1 Thessalonians 5:21 - Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
[6]Matthew 7:1-2 - Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
[7]James 2:8 - If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

With all this kept in mind, lets focus on the main idea here. Judging according to self is wrong, you have to stick to biblical principles when dealing with sin. You cannot have personal opinions that are contradictory to scripture. Biblical truths are still biblical truths no matter what the situation is. You are to stick to these biblical truths in all situations.

So, lets establish some guidelines.

*Without love for the brethren[7], you are not to even try to counsel someone who may be dealing with sin[6].
*Sin is a serious issue that has to be dealt with head on[5]. But issues have to be dealt with according to the Bible with a desire to help them[2].
*Sin is not to be condoned, ever[1]. Sometimes it is not always the nicest or easiest thing to do but it must be done [3,4].

I'm not going to go into vast detail here because it is not necessary. I can sum all this up in one statement (not to detract from the Bible) : If you truly love the brethren, you will not condone their sin but you will deal with it  according to the Bible. This is done with sincere care and love for the person because you do not want them to fall into a pit that will draw them away from Christ, church, or the work they are doing for God, and start following after things of the world. You are also to take hold of Bible doctrine and stand firm upon it's truth and not be moved from it.

All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen