Teaching about passing judgment on others. Luke 6:37-38 Jesus’ teaching here refers to my association with others, not with a court of law. In personal relationships, we are not to take a hard and critical view of other people's failures. Instead, we should offer our understanding of their situation by showing compassion if that is what is needed, guidance if that would help, and correction if we can give it in a way that enables them to make whatever change is needed. We have to stand up for what is right and take a stand against what is wrong. Those who sin must be warned of the danger of ethical and spiritual sin and its results. The objective behind that is for their good, not to point out failures and flaws. One who is unforgiving cannot ask God for forgiveness for their own sin.
“Giving” in this context refers to showing mercy and forgiveness. It is often applied as an appeal for financial support by those who can’t trust God to meet their needs. The rule in the kingdom of God and the principle behind it is that how you contribute in forgiveness toward others who have sinned against you determines how you will be forgiven and to what measure. Generosity in forgiveness that looks for no return is a model of God’s grace to undeserving people.
We should not look for people to recompense us because we forgive them. Those who forgive freely with no strings attached will be compensated in ways that may never be expected and will be beyond just a mere payback. God blesses those who give and forgive. He is not in debt to anyone. Forgiveness is one way the special reflection of a child of God, in a little measure, reveals what their Father is like. People may not appreciate the generosity of forgiveness, but they will not be able to forget it. That is because God’s attitude toward sinners and His value of them is demonstrated through His children. We are to love others, not judge them or condemn them.