{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63f3dfafedc2dc001126806a/6ad1683deea51f2aa3ec39b7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Judge Yourself First","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63f3dfafedc2dc001126806a/1792107643994-f0371d0e-3210-4485-b53c-3e4c2e046f71.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Everyone says, &quot;Don&#39;t judge me.&quot; But what happens when you refuse to judge yourself?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We live in a world where judgment is often viewed as something negative. But according to Scripture, examining ourselves isn&#39;t something we should avoid. It&#39;s something God calls us to do before He has to intervene.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <strong>The Ed Fernandez Show</strong>, Ed explores 1 Corinthians 11:31–32 and the importance of self-examination, personal accountability, and spiritual discipline. The question isn&#39;t whether judgment will come, but whether you&#39;ll confront your own shortcomings before God has to confront them for you.</p><p>Through biblical teachings, the significance of Passover, and real-life examples involving marriage, parenting, and leadership, Ed explains how refusing to acknowledge our mistakes can lead to painful consequences that affect not only our lives but the people we love.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The message is simple: Judge yourself now, or face the consequences of refusing to change later.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>True spiritual growth requires more than simply accepting Jesus as your Savior. It requires surrendering to Him as Lord, confronting uncomfortable truths, correcting destructive behaviors, and allowing the Holy Spirit to transform the way you live.</p><p><br></p><p>Self-examination may be uncomfortable. It may require humility, repentance, forgiveness, and difficult changes. But the pain of correcting yourself today can spare you from far greater consequences tomorrow.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Scriptures Referenced:</strong></p><ul><li>1 Corinthians 11:23–32</li><li>Matthew 7:3–5</li><li>Galatians 5:7–9</li><li>Galatians 5:19–21</li><li>Exodus 12</li><li></li></ul><p><strong>Judge yourself before God has to. The choice is yours.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>If this message challenged or encouraged you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Don&#39;t forget to turn on notifications for future episodes of The Ed Fernandez Show.</p>","author_name":"Edward Fernandez"}