What does the Bible say about only god can judge me?

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The Bible says that God alone is the ultimate and perfectly righteous Judge, but believers are still called to exercise humble, truthful, and loving discernment. Jesus forbids self-righteous, hypocritical judgment in Matthew 7:1-5 and Luke 6:37, while John 7:24 commands judging with right judgment rather than by appearances. James 4:12 reminds us that God is the Lawgiver and Judge, and 1 Corinthians 4:3-4 teaches that even our own conscience cannot finally acquit us before him. Christians should not condemn others arrogantly, but Matthew 18:15-18 calls the church to address sin gently and faithfully. Since Hebrews 9:27 says all will face judgment, we need Christ's mercy and should extend that mercy to others.

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