Many times it’s not easy acknowledging our own
flaws. Quite frankly, we don’t want to
so we don’t. Because if we do, that
places us in the spotlight.
It places us
on a platform of un-comfortability. So
instead of admitting our flaws, we point the finger or fingers at someone
else’s. We bash, criticize, judge,
gossip, or straight run down that person’s character once their flaws are
exposed. We think that because they
operate in a certain capacity that they’re to be perfect…flawless even. But God is clear in His word when He says
that we will be judged with the same measure of judgment we dish out on others
(Matthew 7:1-2).
We are all jacked up.
We are all in need of a Savior.
Whether we believe it or not, accept or acknowledge that fact…the truth
remains that we all are flawed and all fall short (Romans
3:23 NLT). It’s not
always easy to own up to topics like this.
Because we prefer to project a squeaky clean image. We cocoon ourselves from our reality and
transform instead into a faced-type of life, giving that false impression for
others to validate.
As I am in the midst of this learning this difficult
lesson, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s better to strive to live in peace
with God and those around me and to be real with my own faults. Not only recognizing my own frailties but
working through the shortcomings of other people as well. The bible says that it’s not only about our
own interests but also the interest of others (Philippians
2:4-5). We will all have
to give a personal account to God for our actions…so we should decide to live
in such a way to not cause another to stumble and fall (Romans
14:13). And that includes
bashing, criticizing, judging, and condemning.
God doesn’t desire perfection from us…but willful
excellence and devotion to Him through our lives. So let’s go find some good tweezers, because
we have some planks to pull out!
