It’s so much easier to look outward than inward. You’re quick to comment on drivers who breeze through stop signs or “forget” to use a turn signal. Yet there’s a possibility you may be speeding while passing out unwanted driving lessons—like the infamous armchair quarterback. It’s a default for us to point out when others are wrong and disobeying the rules. Yet it can be a real challenge to look inward and admit our own faults.
Why is that?
We’re all flawed creatures. None of us are perfect. Thankfully, we don’t have to be—it’s a lot to live up to! When we’re quick to call out someone who’s wronged us, are we challenging ourselves to look internally at our own culpability? Or are we taking the path of pride when God challenges us to walk humbly?
It’s a loaded and deep principle to unpack.
When someone shares how deeply you’ve hurt them, do not be quick to jump all over them with self-righteous justification. When you see the car in front of you run a red light and your blood begins to boil, pray the driver arrives safely, wherever they’re going.
Don’t jump into the blame game. Consider your part—no matter the conflict—and own up to your mistakes. Take a moment to internally ponder what’s true, noble, lovely and based in humility. No matter the circumstance, God knows the truth and will deal with it in His time. Your part is to simply honor Him in all things, including conflict.
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