As Christians are we supposed to judge? According to 1 John 4:1 we are to test everything. If we do not take the time to judge the choices we are making or the books we are reading or the actions of the people we associate with, we are running the risk of not acting in accordance with the will of the Lord. Because we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, everything must be put to the test to discern that it is from the Lord.