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論斷---Judge,judgment vs. 討論-----discuss, discussion
These are the two words we talk about and compare with each other. To discuss is to present and exchange facts; and in the process to verify how much truth is in these facts; and more importantly to reach a common proper view/understanding of these facts. This is an activity taking place among parties (of any standings in a community) of interest in these facts pertaining to certain event or issue. Bible doesn't talk much about this or prohibit followers of Christ from doing this. I believe discussion is the most natural and healthiest way for human to gain knowledge.
To judge is to assess the (moral) consequence of above facts; and more importantly to mediate its merits or punishments based on the assessment against a certain set of standards or codes of conduct. This is an activity by an authority, who not only has the PERFECT knowledge of ALL facts, but the absolute power to deliver the merits or punishments imposed on the subject. Bible says a few times that brothers should refrain from judging each other. Judgment in the Bible is the work of God.
As a scenario, we can discuss and learn from what someone does/did in front of our eyes, but we should be careful not to be too quick in giving an opinion of what he does/did is right or wrong, certainly never condemn someone to HELL because what he does/did you think, is wrong. Again, in the sense of Bible, it is certainly not part of our job description.
However we more or less, one way or the other, have an opinion on all things we have seen, particularly those negative things. Bible teaches us how to discern right from wrong and maintain a good standing in God's Kingdom as children of God. It is not because we know whats right or wrong so to judge what someone does, but we love someone so to share with him the love from God. |
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