--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When Christ said 'Do not judge' he meant…" description: "\"When Christ said 'Do not judge' he meant not only do not judge others, but also do not judge yourself. When you fall, simply get up again.\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/edf/anonymous-1_christ_when-christ-said-do-not-judge-he-meant-n_159596.jpg" --- # When Christ said 'Do not judge' he meant not only do not… ![“When Christ said 'Do not judge' he meant not only do not judge others, but also do not judge yourself. When you fall, simply get up again.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/edf/anonymous-1_christ_when-christ-said-do-not-judge-he-meant-n_159596.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/edf/anonymous-1_christ_when-christ-said-do-not-judge-he-meant-n_159596.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/edf/anonymous-1_christ_when-christ-said-do-not-judge-he-meant-n_159596.jpg) > “When Christ said 'Do not judge' he meant not only do not judge others, but also do not judge yourself. When you fall, simply get up again.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Christ's warning against judging applies both to others and to oneself, urging humility and resilience after failure. **In simple terms:** Do not judge others or yourself; get up after falling. Key Takeaway Practice self‑compassion and perseverance. 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