The Point Church

“Right Judgment and Right Discernment: Understanding the Heart of Matthew 7”

This message centers on a deeper exploration of Gospel of Matthew chapter 7, particularly the often-misunderstood transition around verse 6. Pastor Brandi emphasizes that Jesus’ teaching is not merely about avoiding judgment, but about cultivating righteous discernment rooted in humility and spiritual maturity. By revisiting the connection between verses 1–5 and 7–12, the sermon highlights how skipping over the difficult middle passage can lead to spiritual pride, misapplication of Scripture, and a distorted view of others. The call is for believers to move beyond surface-level reading, engage the Word more deeply, and reflect God’s heart accurately in both how they examine themselves and how they interact with the world.

Scripture References:

* Matthew 7:1–12
* Matthew 7:6
* 2 Timothy 3