Joh 7:24 | MHM | STEP | v. 24 : Jesus concludes, "Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment" (John 7:24 ). He urges them not to judge based only on outward rules or traditions, but to look deeper and judge fairly, according to God's will. In this passage, Jesus teaches with authority from God, not from human tradition. He points out the hypocrisy of the religious leaders, who are quick to judge and condemn but do not keep the law themselves. He calls everyone to seek God's will, recognize the truth, and judge with righteousness, not just outward appearances.

‏ John 7:24

v. 24: Jesus concludes, "Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment" (John 7:24 ^a). He urges them not to judge based only on outward rules or traditions, but to look deeper and judge fairly, according to God's will.

In this passage, Jesus teaches with authority from God, not from human tradition. He points out the hypocrisy of the religious leaders, who are quick to judge and condemn but do not keep the law themselves. He calls everyone to seek God's will, recognize the truth, and judge with righteousness, not just outward appearances.