--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Judge yourself and beware of passing…" description: "\"Judge yourself and beware of passing judgement on others. In judging others we expend our energy to no purpose; we are often mistaken and easily sin. B..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/051/thomas-a-kempis-721_energy_judge-yourself-and-beware-of-passing-jud_2764939.png" --- # Judge yourself and beware of passing judgement on others… ![“Judge yourself and beware of passing judgement on others. In judging others we expend our energy to no purpose; we are often mistaken and easily sin. But if we judge ourselves our labour is always to our profit.” quote by Thomas a Kempis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/051/thomas-a-kempis-721_energy_judge-yourself-and-beware-of-passing-jud_2764939.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/051/thomas-a-kempis-721_energy_judge-yourself-and-beware-of-passing-jud_2764939.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/051/thomas-a-kempis-721_energy_judge-yourself-and-beware-of-passing-jud_2764939.png) > “Judge yourself and beware of passing judgement on others. In judging others we expend our energy to no purpose; we are often mistaken and easily sin. But if we judge ourselves our labour is always to our profit.” [Thomas a Kempis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-a-kempis/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Advocates self‑reflection over judging others, as self‑judgment leads to personal growth. **In simple terms:** Judge yourself, not others. Key Takeaway Focus on self‑improvement. Themes self‑awareness humility growth Mood thoughtful serious Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal journaling - therapy - conflict resolution Key Concepts moral philosophy psychology Questions to Reflect On - What judgments about yourself help you improve? - How can you practice compassion toward others? 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