How does he know that those who “judge,” in the sense of condemning others, are hypocrites? Is it merely that there must be something wrong with us, because there is something wrong with everyone, and that we should not condemn others until we are perfect? Is it just the let-him-who-is-without-sin-cast-the-first-stone routine? No, that’s not it. Rather, it is because he understands what condemnation is and involves.

