Ever get frustrated with imperfect people? I do all the time! Mainly, because I am one. We all are. Here is how to deal with that, according to Jesus.
"Don't pick on people, jump
on their failures, criticize their faults—unless, of course, you want the same
treatment. That critical spirit has a way of
boomeranging. It's easy to see a smudge on your
neighbor's face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own. Do you have the nerve to say,
'Let me wash your face for you,' when your own face is distorted by contempt? It's this whole traveling
road-show mentality all over again, playing a holier-than-thou part instead of
just living your part. Wipe that ugly sneer off your own face, and you might be
fit to offer a washcloth to your neighbor."
This is from Matthew 7:1-5 in The Message translation.
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