Harsh judgment of others often masks our own conceit, malice

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Our censure of our fellow-men, which we are prone to think a proof of our superior wisdom, is too often only the evidence of the conceit that would magnify self, or of the malignity or envy that would detract from others.

— Tryon Edwards

Tryon Edwards

The point

Harsh judgment of others often masks our own conceit, malice, or envy rather than demonstrating wisdom.

Scripture

Matthew 7:1-2James 4:11-12Romans 14:13

Audience

Adults

Tone

Convicting · Challenging · Wise

To tell aloud

under a minute · 41 words

Subjects

Judgment Charity Censure Pride Humility

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