1 Corinthians 1:10 English Standard Version (ESV) I appeal to you, brothers,[and sisters] by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.

It is obvious that we are to judge rightly but we will find a variety of text on the subject that might render confusion if not viewed in context correctly.

Before we move on to any other text and context let us examine the positive aspect of judgment spoken of here in 1 Corinthians 1.

During our bible studies we should acknowledge that every believer in the study has the spirit of truth speaking to each of us. We must also find a measure of grace in our conversations to acknowledge that the Holy Spirit brings to each person what is needed for individual growth and level of maturity. Babes in Christ need to grow as the Spirit feeds them and not be force fed strong meat. The bible is clear on that subject.

The only way a broad spectrum of maturity in a group can come to unity in the same mind is to find that unity in Christ who is loving and kind and asks us to suffer little children. We must be considerate of the maturity of some and remember that discipleship is a loving ministry and not one of superior intellect.

1 Corinthians 8:11-12 English Standard Version

11 And so by your knowledge this weak person is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. 12 Thus, sinning against your brothers[and sisters] and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.

We have nothing to prove in our studies together except perhaps that Christ is in our midst and that we acknowledge His right to form the consensus for the group as a body and not what has been done in us as individuals.

Judgment here is rendering the truth in the moment that is good for everyone’s sake.