MATTHEW 7 To pass critical judgments on other people is not right. We do not know what is behind their motives or what is going on in their lives. But this does not mean we are to be devoid of the judgment of discernment and let everything go that is wrong legally and morally. There are divine standards that are given to guide the lives of every person. Carrying out justice is not critical judgment. It is upholding righteousness. There is room for grace and forgiveness when corrections are needed.
God does hear and answer prayer. That is part of what it means to be linked to Him through Christ. We can be confident when we pray that God will hear and answer in the best possible way because He is our Father. When we obey His words and respond with actions of faith to His directions, we are wise. What the Lord taught the Jews in that sermon on the mount, are for our learning and practice as Christians today. His teaching has all authority over all Christians and assemblies of His gathered people.