The Hypocrisy of Selective Judgment

Please read the articles “Can Christian judge? “ in https://biblewitness.com/bw-magazine/vol25-04/

 

The Hypocrisy of Selective Judgment: When “Do Not Judge” Becomes a Weapon

There is a growing trend among certain Christian circles where “Do not judge” is preached loudly — yet selectively applied. One such example is Prabudass, who publicly insists that Christians must never judge others, while simultaneously setting himself up as judge, jury, and divine authority over anyone who disagrees with his doctrinal stance or translation preferences.

Let’s call this behavior what it is: spiritual hypocrisy.

1. The Double Standard of “Do Not Judge”

When Jesus said, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged” (Matthew 7:1), He was not forbidding all forms of discernment. He was condemning hypocritical judgment — the kind where someone condemns others for the very sins or errors they themselves commit.
Yet this is exactly what happens when a person claims that others have “no right to judge,” then turns around and declares that everyone who reads a particular Bible translation (like the NIV) is “unfaithful,” “compromising,” or “corrupted.”

If one truly believes that Christians cannot judge, then that standard must apply equally to oneself.
But if one feels free to condemn others’ faith, their translation, or their convictions — then one has already made a judgment. The only question is whether that judgment is righteous or hypocritical.

2. The Irony of Claiming “Only My Bible Is Perfect”

The claim that the King James Version (KJV) and the Textus Receptus (TR) are the only “perfectly preserved” and “authentic” Scriptures is not just a theological position — it’s often wielded as a weapon of exclusion.
When someone declares that only their translation or text form is the true Word of God, they are not defending faith; they are playing God.
They are placing themselves in a position of ultimate authority, determining who is “faithful” and who is “corrupt,” who is “pure” and who is “compromised.”

This is the very sin of the Pharisees — elevating human traditions, interpretations, and textual preferences to the level of divine revelation.

To say “the NIV is corrupted” is itself a judgment. To call those who read it “unfaithful” is a condemnation. So when someone says Christians cannot judge — yet they themselves sit in judgment over translations, readers, and institutions — they are living a theological contradiction.

3. Biblical Discernment Is Not Hypocritical Judgment

Scripture commands believers to discern truth from error (1 John 4:1, Acts 17:11). But discernment is different from hypocrisy.

• Discernment examines ideas and doctrines in light of Scripture, humbly and truthfully.
• Hypocrisy condemns others to elevate oneself, often under the guise of “defending the faith.”

If someone truly holds the Word of God as sacred, their life should reflect its humility, not its weaponization.
Christ did not say, “By your translation you will be known,” but “By your love.”

4. Acting Like God: The Core of the Problem

When someone claims to “hold the authenticated perfect Bible” and treats all other believers as spiritually inferior, they are not honoring God’s Word — they are enthroning themselves.
The claim of Verbal Plenary Preservation as exclusive to the KJV is not an act of faith; it’s an act of pride when used to discredit others.

If God’s Word is living and active (Hebrews 4:12), then His truth transcends one translation, one manuscript tradition, and certainly one man’s opinion.

5. The Call to True Humility and Integrity

The problem isn’t defending the KJV — it’s the spirit in which it’s defended.
If one’s “faith” depends on belittling others, that faith is no longer in Christ but in control.
If one’s “doctrine of preservation” leads to division and arrogance, it has ceased to be a doctrine of grace and has become a doctrine of superiority.

True Christians can — and must — judge rightly (John 7:24). But judgment begins with oneself. It requires the humility to admit, “I could be wrong.”

Prabudass’s contradictions expose a deeper issue: the need for authority and certainty at the expense of humility and grace.
But no one — not even the most zealous defender of the KJV — gets to play God.

Conclusion: Truth Without Arrogance

Christians are called to stand for truth, but not to trample others in the process.
When someone says, “You cannot judge,” yet spends their ministry judging everyone else, they are not defending holiness — they are revealing hypocrisy.

Faithfulness to God’s Word is not proven by the translation one reads, but by the transformation one lives.
And that transformation always begins with humility, not hubris.