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It is so easy to judge the actions and motives of others, especially when we are unhappy or uncomfortable with ourselves. Typically, at these moments, we hold others to incredible standards while granting ourselves absolution.
We are most tempted to see in others what we find most disconcerting about our own actions or motivations. As we grow in our ability to accept and love ourselves, we are more likely to treat others in the same manner.
"Those who look well after their own consciences
rarely fall into the sin of judging others."
(S II 15)
"The business of finding fault is very easy;
the business of doing better, very difficult."
(LR III 1)
"It is the part of a futile soul to busy itself
with examining the lives of others."
(In III 28)
"We accuse our neighbor for so little, and
we excuse ourselves for so much."
(In III 36)
"Whatever we see our neighbor do
we must strive to interpret it
in the best manner possible."
(C IV 2)
"Since the goodness of God is so great
that one single moment suffices to obtain
and receive God's grace, what assurance
can we have that a person who was a sinner
yesterday is a sinner today?"
(In III 29)
"The one who could take away
rash judgement from the world
would take away from it a great part
of its sins and iniquities."
(In III 29)
"Support and excuse your neighbor
with great generosity of heart."
(LR V 1)
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