在基督徒的生活和敬拜中，论断他人和心中存有偏见是一种常见的现象，可身为耶稣门徒的你是否意识到：这不仅影响我们的灵命成长，也破坏了我们与他人之间的和谐关系，更是阻碍我们与主交流的最大障碍呢？门徒的职责是作耶稣的‘代言人’，而不是带有自己主（偏）见的‘掮客‘。耶稣教导我们不要论断人，以免自己被论断（马太福音7:1）。为了更好地理解和实践这一教导，我们可以借助“偏光镜”——专注耶稣的教导和救恩，过滤掉世俗的杂音和偏见。

    其实没有人愿意承认自己在‘论断’别人，或没有意识到，那我们就列举一下论断的阻碍吧：

灵命成长的阻碍

    论断他人会让我们陷入自义和骄傲的陷阱，忽视了自己的罪和不足。这种心态会让我们远离神的恩典，失去灵命成长的机会；也会导致教会内部的纷争和不和，破坏彼此之间的信任和团结。一个充满论断的环境，会让教会失去见证的力量，难以吸引更多人归向基督。

    在哪些情况下会有因偏见而引起的论断呢？在教会中，常常有人因为社会地位或财富的差异而论断他人。例如，有些人会因为某个弟兄的社会影响力更大，就把他的话当成真理，忽视其他人的意见；也有些人会因为自己的职位比别人高，而看不起那些职位低或没有工作的弟兄姐妹。这种态度不仅伤害了他人的自尊，也违背了基督教的平等和爱的原则。还有一些人会因为他人的生活方式不同而论断他们，例如，有人喜欢健康饮食，而另一些人则喜欢享受美食，等等，不一而足。论断他人的生活方式，只会让我们陷入争执和不和。

借助“偏光镜”专注于耶稣

    专心敬拜的前提是省察并改正自己的罪和过犯，而不是没有实际行动的祷告，们徒的特质不单是‘行善’，而是有省察自己罪的勇气和行动，耶稣教导我们要心灵诚实地敬拜神（约翰福音4:24），这意味着我们要在敬拜中认罪悔改，活出神的旨意。我觉得仰望耶稣时至少有下面几个方面需要关注：

1、关注社会责任

    当一个基督徒开始论断其他人的时候，是不是该想一想自己的社会责任呢？每周日不仅要在教会中敬拜神，也要拿出更多的时间去关心社会上的公义和真理。耶稣在世时关心贫穷、病患和受压迫的人（马太福音25:35-36），我们是不是也应当从‘沉默的大多数’逐渐转向积极参与社会事务、关注政治和社会热点、弘扬神的公义和爱的那部分人呢？如果有条件的话，进一步思考自己的信仰，通过不断的学习，省察自己在社会问题上究竟是‘Left’（左、偏左）还是‘Right’（右、保守、正确），还是那句话：偏离目标的东西，肯定是受到了某种力量的影响，这种力量或许是你的骄傲，或许是你对某些情感的执着......，可以肯定的是，它一定不是来自于神。

2、活在当下

    当我们把论断的精力放在关注社会责任问题后，仍然要把自己的精力放在学会活在当下的感恩和喜乐，放下对过去的执着和对未来的担忧。正如圣经所说，“你们要靠主常常喜乐”（腓立比书4:4），并且“应当一无挂虑，只要凡事藉着祷告、祈求，和感谢，将你们所要的告诉神”（腓立比书4:6）。

3、借助“偏光镜”的意义

    有过使用单反相机的朋友应该知道偏光镜的作用，它可以过滤掉照片中杂乱的散射光，拍出的照片更加清晰艳丽。每个人的灵魂中更需要这样一个“偏光镜”，透过它可以过滤掉世俗的杂音和偏见，专注于耶稣的教导和救恩，这不仅帮助我们在信仰中更加坚定，也能在生活中活出真正的基督徒样式。

4、平等的关系

    生活中发生的一切总会让我们有各样的看法，但这不应成为我们以偏概全地下论断结论的借口，更深一层的理解他人、关爱他人之后，我们会发现更多需要我们去展现基督爱心的地方。而且，当每个人知道了我们在神面前都是平等关系之后，会理解所有的纷争、矛盾和论断其实在主耶稣面前都不足挂齿。正如保罗所说：“所以你们都是神的儿子，因你们在基督耶稣里都是通过信心得儿子的地位。”（加拉太书3:26）

结语

    在现代社会中，社交媒体的快速发展和信息的碎片化使我们更容易受到外界影响，失去对信仰的专注。作为基督门徒，我们需要警醒和反思，摆脱论断、专心敬拜，借助“偏光镜”专注于耶稣的教导，关心社会责任，活在当下，快乐生活。

    愿我们每一个门徒都能在信仰的道路上不断成长，成为神所喜悦的儿女，在社会中活出基督的样式，荣耀祂的名。
    让我们一起为此祷告！

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Less “Judgment,” More Focused “Worship.”

In the life and worship of a Christian, judging others and harboring biases is a common occurrence. But as a disciple of Jesus, are you aware that this not only hinders our spiritual growth, but also disrupts harmonious relationships with others and becomes the greatest barrier to our communication with the Lord? A disciple’s duty is to be Jesus’s “spokesperson,” not a “broker” who carries personal (or biased) opinions. Jesus taught us not to judge others so that we ourselves would not be judged (Matthew 7:1). To better understand and practice this teaching, we can use a “polarizer” – one that focuses on the teachings and salvation of Jesus, filtering out the worldly noise and prejudice.

In truth, no one likes to admit they are judging others or is even aware of it. Let’s list some of the hindrances caused by judgment:

Obstacles to Spiritual Growth

Judging others leads us into traps of self-righteousness and pride, causing us to overlook our own sins and shortcomings. This mindset drives us away from God’s grace and robs us of opportunities for spiritual growth; it also sparks conflict and discord within the church, undermining trust and unity. An environment filled with judgment diminishes the church’s witness, making it hard to attract more people to Christ.

In what situations does prejudice lead to judgment? Within the church, people often judge others based on differences in social status or wealth. For example, some might consider a brother’s words to be the truth simply because he has greater social influence, dismissing other opinions; others might look down upon brothers and sisters in lower positions or without employment simply because their own status is higher. This attitude not only wounds others’ dignity but also goes against the Christian principles of equality and love. Additionally, some judge others by their lifestyles—for instance, one group might prefer healthy eating while another indulges in gourmet pleasures. Judging someone’s lifestyle only drags us into disputes and disunity.

Focusing on Jesus with the “Polarizer”

Focused worship begins with examining and correcting our own sins rather than engaging in prayer without practical action. The characteristic of a disciple is not merely “doing good” but having the courage and will to examine one’s sins. Jesus taught us to worship God with sincerity (John 4:24); this means that in our worship we must confess our sins, repent, and live out God’s will. I believe that when we look to Jesus, we should pay attention to at least the following aspects:

1. Focus on Social Responsibility

When a Christian starts judging others, should they not reflect on their own social responsibilities? Every Sunday, in addition to worshiping God in church, we should allocate more time to caring about justice and truth in society. Jesus cared for the poor, the sick, and the oppressed during His time on earth (Matthew 25:35-36). Should we not gradually shift from being part of the “silent majority” to actively participating in social issues, engaging in politics and current events, and promoting God’s justice and love? If possible, further examine your faith and, through continuous learning, consider whether your perspectives on social issues lean toward the “Left” (liberal) or the “Right” (conservative, correct), or reflect on the saying: anything that deviates from the goal must be influenced by some force—perhaps your pride or attachment to certain emotions… One thing is certain: it cannot come from God.

• Living in the Present

After diverting the energy spent on judgment toward social responsibility, we must still invest time in learning to live in the moment with gratitude and joy—letting go of attachments to the past and worries about the future. As the Bible says, “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4) and “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (Philippians 4:6).

• The Significance of the “Polarizer”

Anyone who has used an SLR camera understands the role of a polarizer; it filters out scattered light, making photos clearer and more vibrant. In the same way, each person’s soul needs a “polarizer” to filter out the secular noise and prejudice, focusing on Jesus’s teachings and salvation. This not only deepens our faith but also enables us to live out the true essence of being a Christian.

• Equality in Relationships

Life brings many different opinions, but these should not be an excuse for premature generalizations or sweeping judgments. With a deeper understanding and care for others, we discover more opportunities to display Christ’s love. Moreover, when everyone realizes that before God we are equal, they will understand that all conflicts, disagreements, and judgments become insignificant in the presence of our Lord Jesus. As Paul states, “For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:26).

Conclusion

In modern society, the rapid development of social media and fragmented information makes it easier for us to be influenced by the outside world and lose focus on our faith. As disciples of Christ, we must remain vigilant and reflective—cast off judgment and focus on worship. Using a “polarizer” to concentrate on Jesus’s teachings, caring for social responsibilities, living in the moment, and embracing joy in life, may each of us continually grow in our faith, become the children pleasing to God, and live out the example of Christ in society to glorify His name.

Let us pray together for this!