Judging Others

 

What is the root cause of judging others?

                  I thought I would take a deeper dive into the “why’s” of being judgmental to see what the secular world has to say about it. 

 

·       “We judge others as a natural cognitive process, influenced by social norms, personal experiences, and psychological biases.” This seems pretty logical. I tend to agree with this based on my own specific situation.

 

^o     A bias is a “preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment.” ^[1]

 

What causes a person to be very judgmental?

“Judgmental attitudes often stem from an individual's own insecurities and low self-esteem. People may find it easier to criticize others as a way to deflect attention from their flaws. This behavior can serve as a coping mechanism, providing a false sense of superiority or control over their insecurities.”  

 

What is the purpose of judging others?

                “People judge others to avoid reckoning with potential feelings of inferiority and shame. Since judging others can never give a person what they really need, they feel like they have to keep doing it. One can choose not to perpetuate the cycle of judgment.”  

 

                  While I don’t feel that being insecure, inferior, or having low self-esteem applies to my judgmental attitude, but it may apply to you. Think about it or better still, pray about it. Ask the Lord to show you how to overcome being judgmental with others. 

I’m going to keep digging to see what else I can find. Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

^[1] American Heritage Dictionary.

Note: Information on being judgmental is sourced from Psychology Today online.