Who Are You to Judge?

The sin of judging and the error of legalism cause many of the interpersonal conflicts we experience as believers. Plaguing many of our Christian institutions, from churches to schools to families, these problems sap our spiritual strength and weaken the work of God in our midst.

This helpful book defines judging and legalism in a biblical manner, and discusses two often-overlooked biblical commands: Do not pass judgment before the time and do not exceed what is written (1 Cor. 4:5–6). Learning to identify and avoid these problems will help promote peace and joy in the body of Christ, and release believers to serve God in the freedom of His grace! All Christians have, at one time or another, borne the brunt of inappropriate judging and the burden of legalism, and will welcome this book.

My guest on the program today will be Dave Swavely - teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He was the founding pastor of Faith Church in Sonoma, California, and he is currently planting a church in the Malvern area near Philadelphia. He has also written "Decisions, Decisions: How (and How Not) to Make Them". He coauthored, with Wayne A. Mack, "Life in the Father's House: A Member's Guide to the Local Church" and, with Harry L. Reeder, "From Embers to a Flame: How God Can Revitalize Your Church".