It is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions.
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The Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans said that those who pass judgment on others are 'inexcusable.' The moment we judge someone else, he explained, we condemn ourselves, for none is without sin. Refusing to forgive is a grievous sin-one the Savior warned against.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Judgment of others leads to self-condemnation, and forgiving is essential to avoid sin.
This quote emphasizes the idea that judging others is a serious fault as it reflects our own imperfections. Dieter F. Uchtdorf argues that when we judge others, we do so from a position of hypocrisy, as everyone has their own sins, and failing to forgive others is seen as a significant wrongdoing that Jesus cautioned against.
Themes
JudgmentForgivenessSinCondemnationHypocrisy
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on compassion at our community gathering, I quoted Uchtdorf to highlight the importance of forgiveness.
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