The following 6 minute video is part 2 of Jonathan Edwards’ sermon, Charity is contrary to a censorious spirit.
Dr. Jeff Mayfield clarifies additional points of Edwards’ sermon, regarding the phrase, “thinketh no evil.”
Herein, Mayfield identifies that Edwards’ chief point is that we give others the benefit of the doubt, as we tend to do in considering our own conduct; it is our pride that moves us to do otherwise.
A couple of his sub points are that we should be slow to judge others, which is a distraction from our greatest need: examining ourselves. After all, on judgment day, we will only be held accountable for our own words, attitudes, actions….
To learn how Jonathan Edwards examined himself, see Categories, Jonathan Edwards: three posts titled “Jonathan Edwards: A glimpse into his spiritual journey, parts 1, 2, 3. These posts teach the various aspects of self-examination; also, there is a downloadable self-exam packet for your aid.
For other brief videos by Dr. Mayfield, see Categories: Jonathan Edwards; John Owen; Thomas Brooks; and Calvin’s Institutes.
Dr. Mayfield’s YouTube site is: Knowing To Love (use his name also, when searching).