James 4:12  There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?

God often and very clearly admonishes believers in the church not to judge one another. So we need to look closely at this subject. However, there also are circumstances where God clearly tells us to make judgements. This morning, we will look at both teachings and distinguish between the two. James 4:11 basically says that speaking evil or judging a fellow believer is putting yourself above the Law and above the God who wrote the Law. Then James 4:12 says that God is the only Lawgiver and Judge, who are we to judge our neighbor. Pretty clear. Do not speak evil or judge fellow believers. James reminds us, we are to live under the Royal Law:

James 2:8 Fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”