S – “Do not judge, so that you won’t be judged. ² For you will be judged by the same standard with which you judge others, and you will be measured by the same measure you use

Matthew 7:1–2 CSB

O –  Commentary:

This passage does not teach that judgments should never be made; Matthew 7:5 does speak of removing the speck from your brother’s eye. The Lord’s point was that a person should not be habitually critical or condemnatory of a speck of sawdust in someone else’s eye when he has a plank—a strong hyperbole for effect—in his own eye. Such action is hypocritical (You hypocrite, v. 5; cf. “hypocrites” in 6:2, 5, 16). Though judgment is sometimes needed, those making the distinctions (krinō, judge, means “to distinguish” and thus “to decide”) must first be certain of their own lives.

Furthermore when seeking to help another, one must exercise care to do what would be appreciated and beneficial

  “Matthew,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – As a leader, it is important that you always start with yourself.  Before leading someone else, you must get before God and allow him to do the work on you.  This will enable you to lead from a solid foundation and personal relationship with God.  We demonstrate our love for others with honest conversation and challenge but we cannot see their heart.  That is for the Lord to judge.

R – Heavenly Father, we surrender and worship you today.  Start with us.  Reveal our sins and inadequacies so we can be forgiven and made whole.  Give us mercy and compassion to know we are growing in our relationship with you.  Allow us to share that same mercy and compassion with others as we are honest with them.