Discussion»Questions»Religion and Spirituality» For every forgive, forgive, forgive doctrine do we find countless examples of the judge, judge, judge principle in the very same Book?
That would be quite a long task - to read the whole of the New Testament purely to pluck out each reference to forgiveness or judgement.
I like to try to look at these two through the eyes of psychology.
What do we really mean when we speak of judgement as a negative thing? How does it help with healing? Who does it help most and why? How can we achieve it? When is it necessary? Are there any drawbacks and if so, in what circumstances and why?