“Only God can judge me” is often used to mean “Don’t challenge my sin,” but that’s not what Scripture teaches. While it’s true that God is the ultimate Judge, Jesus never commanded us to abandon discernment. In fact, He told us to “judge with righteous judgment” (John 7:24).
His warning against judging in Matthew 7 addresses hypocrisy, not accountability. We are to examine ourselves first, then help others rightly. As believers, we are called to discern truth from error and uphold righteousness, always with humility, love, and a desire for restoration rather than condemnation.